toll

Related to toll: take a toll, Toll roads

ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for (someone or something)

Someone or something, especially a business, enterprise, organization, etc., is facing impending or imminent ruin or failure. It comes from a paraphrase of a quote from the poet John Donne, which in full reads, "And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee." As the Internet and digital media continue to grow in size and dominance, ask not for whom the bell tolls—it tolls for print-based businesses around the world. More and more evidence has been unearthed regarding the senator's involvement in the embezzlement scandal. Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for him.

death toll

The number of deaths that have occurred after some major deadly event, such as an accident, act of violence, or natural disaster. The death toll of the conflict between the two countries is well over 2,000 people as of this morning.

take a toll (on someone or something)

To cause damage or deleterious effects gradually or through constant action or use. The inclement weather in these parts really takes a toll on the exteriors of the buildings. She just doesn't have her usual quickness. It seems like the long season has taken a toll. Years of smoking and drinking has taken a toll on her health.

take a/its toll

To have a cumulative negative effect on someone or something. Based on all this water damage, it seems that leak really took a toll on our ceiling tiles. All those late nights working on my term paper really took a toll on me—I need about 24 hours' sleep to recover.

See also: take, toll

the bell tolls for (someone or something)

The end, failure, or ruin of someone or something is imminent. An allusion to the sound of a bell ringing from a church to indicate that someone has died. With the passing of this historic legislation, the bell tolls for these massive corporations who abuse the tax system to their own advantage. As the Internet and digital media continue to grow in size and dominance, the bell has begun to toll for print-based businesses around the world. It think it is now clear that the bell tolls for the senators who have been caught up in the embezzlement scandal.

toll for (someone or something)

1. Of a church bell, to ring out in commemoration of someone or something. The bells of churches across the nation are tolling for the anniversary of the country's liberation from the empire. During the war, there wasn't a day that went by without the bells tolling for some poor soul who had been killed.

2. To signal the imminent end, failure, or ruin of someone or something. With the passing of this historic legislation, the bell tolls for these massive corporations who abuse the tax system to their own advantage. As the Internet and digital media continue to grow in size and dominance, the bell has begun to toll for print-based businesses around the world. It think it is now clear that the bell tolls for the senators who have been caught up in the embezzlement scandal.

toll the death knell

To cause or signal the impending end or ruin of something, especially a business, organization, or activity. Refers to the sound of a bell ringing (the knell) from a church to indicate that someone has died. The geometric expansion of the Internet and digital media has tolled the death knell for countless print-based businesses around the world.

take (quite) a toll (on someone or something)

to cause damage or wear by using something or by hard living. Years of sunbathing took a toll on Mary's skin. Drug abuse takes quite a toll on the lives of people.

See also: take, toll

toll for someone

[for a bell] to ring for someone. Who are the bells tolling for? The bells are tolling for Mr. Green, who died last night.

take its toll

Be damaging or harmful, cause loss or destruction, as in The civil war has taken its toll on both sides, or The heavy truck traffic has taken its toll on the highways. This expression transfers the taking of toll, a tribute or tax, to exacting other costs. [Late 1800s]

See also: take, toll

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

take its toll

If a problem or a difficult situation takes its toll, it causes unpleasant effects. The bad weather was soon taking its toll on most of the crew members. The separation from Harry was beginning to take its toll.

See also: take, toll

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

take its ˈtoll (on somebody/something)

(also take a (heavy) ˈtoll (of something)) have a bad effect on somebody/something; cause a lot of damage, deaths, suffering, etc: The present economic crisis is taking a heavy toll. Thousands of firms have gone bankrupt. His job is taking its toll on him. He needs a rest.

See also: take, toll

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for (someone or something)
it is all up with
it is all up with (someone or something)
sound the death knell
sound the death knell of something
death knell
knell
toll the death knell
pull (someone or something) out of the fire
pull out of the fire

References in periodicals archive

County board Chairman Chris Lauzen said officials know the toll will be a tough sell.

Committee sends Longmeadow toll bridge funding to full Kane County Board

Higher tolls will also help with maintenance and improvement of the 552-mile Turnpike.

Turnpike tolls to increase in 2019

"At peak times the cost of the toll could be over $10," Thomas said.

Texans driven mad as tolls burn holes in their wallets

It has been found that the moment a vehicle cross the main toll booth in Noida and pace up the speed, he bangs into surprising MCD toll booth and often the person on wheel looses the control on the vehicle.

Toll booths keep driving jam sessions on DND

Mr Reckless said for 2015 overall revenue from the tolls was more than PS90m, while it had been suggested that maintenance costs amounted to between PS13m and PS15m.

AMs back bid to scrap bridge tolls

The rise in toll levels have left some commuters, who use the bridge frequently, feeling angry.

BRIDGE TOLLS TO RISE AGAIN

After taking Toll into custody, police drove him to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District, in Eugene for a psychiatric evaluation.

Springfield agrees to pay $450,000in police suit

The maintenance and operation' of the International Bridge is totally self-funded, primarily from tolls collected.

Work begun on Michigan soo bridge plaza

However, as the transportation funding need has become more pressing, proponents of tolls are becoming more vocal by calling for a nationwide expansion of the pilot program, effectively lifting the ban on tolling existing interstates.

New tolls on existing interstates are bad for business: tolling existing interstates would increase costs at many points in the supply chain

With current toll prices at PS1.60, the system generates a surplus of PS5m-PS7m each year after maintenance, capital costs and debt payments are accounted for.

Mersey tunnel tolls set to rise

Eliminating the 15-cent Williamsville toll would provide relief to local drivers, Higgins said, and reduce congestion along Main Street in Williamsville.

Grand Island tolls should be eliminated, too

The project, which would speed up toll collection and eliminate toll plaza traffic congestion, is expected to pay for itself over several years through savings from elimination of 400 toll collector jobs.

Demise of toll plazas due by 2017

The modernization of toll booths in Macedonia is expected to be over by the middle of 2015 at the latest.

Transport Minister announces modernization of toll booths

ASSUMING that April Fool is finally over, the news that the M6 Toll is to run a trial in July of 'no fees for trucks' is a welcome indication that the owners are coming to terms with reality.

Make toll road cheaper; VIEWS

C P Joshi dedicated to the nation today, the first interoperable Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology based electronic tolling system at Charoti toll plaza, Dahanu in Maharashtra's Thane District.

First interoperable RFID technology based electronic tolling system launched

词组	toll
释义	toll Related to toll: take a toll, Toll roads ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for (someone or something) Someone or something, especially a business, enterprise, organization, etc., is facing impending or imminent ruin or failure. It comes from a paraphrase of a quote from the poet John Donne, which in full reads, "And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee." As the Internet and digital media continue to grow in size and dominance, ask not for whom the bell tolls—it tolls for print-based businesses around the world. More and more evidence has been unearthed regarding the senator's involvement in the embezzlement scandal. Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for him. See also: ask, bell, not, toll, whom death toll The number of deaths that have occurred after some major deadly event, such as an accident, act of violence, or natural disaster. The death toll of the conflict between the two countries is well over 2,000 people as of this morning. See also: death, toll take a toll (on someone or something) To cause damage or deleterious effects gradually or through constant action or use. The inclement weather in these parts really takes a toll on the exteriors of the buildings. She just doesn't have her usual quickness. It seems like the long season has taken a toll. Years of smoking and drinking has taken a toll on her health. See also: someone, take, toll take a/its toll To have a cumulative negative effect on someone or something. Based on all this water damage, it seems that leak really took a toll on our ceiling tiles. All those late nights working on my term paper really took a toll on me—I need about 24 hours' sleep to recover. See also: take, toll the bell tolls for (someone or something) The end, failure, or ruin of someone or something is imminent. An allusion to the sound of a bell ringing from a church to indicate that someone has died. With the passing of this historic legislation, the bell tolls for these massive corporations who abuse the tax system to their own advantage. As the Internet and digital media continue to grow in size and dominance, the bell has begun to toll for print-based businesses around the world. It think it is now clear that the bell tolls for the senators who have been caught up in the embezzlement scandal. See also: bell, toll toll for (someone or something) 1. Of a church bell, to ring out in commemoration of someone or something. The bells of churches across the nation are tolling for the anniversary of the country's liberation from the empire. During the war, there wasn't a day that went by without the bells tolling for some poor soul who had been killed. 2. To signal the imminent end, failure, or ruin of someone or something. With the passing of this historic legislation, the bell tolls for these massive corporations who abuse the tax system to their own advantage. As the Internet and digital media continue to grow in size and dominance, the bell has begun to toll for print-based businesses around the world. It think it is now clear that the bell tolls for the senators who have been caught up in the embezzlement scandal. See also: toll toll the death knell To cause or signal the impending end or ruin of something, especially a business, organization, or activity. Refers to the sound of a bell ringing (the knell) from a church to indicate that someone has died. The geometric expansion of the Internet and digital media has tolled the death knell for countless print-based businesses around the world. See also: death, knell, toll Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. take (quite) a toll (on someone or something) to cause damage or wear by using something or by hard living. Years of sunbathing took a toll on Mary's skin. Drug abuse takes quite a toll on the lives of people. See also: take, toll toll for someone [for a bell] to ring for someone. Who are the bells tolling for? The bells are tolling for Mr. Green, who died last night. See also: toll McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. take its toll Be damaging or harmful, cause loss or destruction, as in The civil war has taken its toll on both sides, or The heavy truck traffic has taken its toll on the highways. This expression transfers the taking of toll, a tribute or tax, to exacting other costs. [Late 1800s] See also: take, toll The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. take its toll If a problem or a difficult situation takes its toll, it causes unpleasant effects. The bad weather was soon taking its toll on most of the crew members. The separation from Harry was beginning to take its toll. See also: take, toll Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. take its ˈtoll (on somebody/something) (also take a (heavy) ˈtoll (of something)) have a bad effect on somebody/something; cause a lot of damage, deaths, suffering, etc: The present economic crisis is taking a heavy toll. Thousands of firms have gone bankrupt. His job is taking its toll on him. He needs a rest. See also: take, toll Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for (someone or something) it is all up with it is all up with (someone or something) sound the death knell sound the death knell of something death knell knell toll the death knell pull (someone or something) out of the fire pull out of the fire References in periodicals archive County board Chairman Chris Lauzen said officials know the toll will be a tough sell. Committee sends Longmeadow toll bridge funding to full Kane County Board Higher tolls will also help with maintenance and improvement of the 552-mile Turnpike. Turnpike tolls to increase in 2019 "At peak times the cost of the toll could be over $10," Thomas said. Texans driven mad as tolls burn holes in their wallets It has been found that the moment a vehicle cross the main toll booth in Noida and pace up the speed, he bangs into surprising MCD toll booth and often the person on wheel looses the control on the vehicle. Toll booths keep driving jam sessions on DND Mr Reckless said for 2015 overall revenue from the tolls was more than PS90m, while it had been suggested that maintenance costs amounted to between PS13m and PS15m. AMs back bid to scrap bridge tolls The rise in toll levels have left some commuters, who use the bridge frequently, feeling angry. BRIDGE TOLLS TO RISE AGAIN After taking Toll into custody, police drove him to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District, in Eugene for a psychiatric evaluation. Springfield agrees to pay $450,000in police suit The maintenance and operation' of the International Bridge is totally self-funded, primarily from tolls collected. Work begun on Michigan soo bridge plaza However, as the transportation funding need has become more pressing, proponents of tolls are becoming more vocal by calling for a nationwide expansion of the pilot program, effectively lifting the ban on tolling existing interstates. New tolls on existing interstates are bad for business: tolling existing interstates would increase costs at many points in the supply chain With current toll prices at PS1.60, the system generates a surplus of PS5m-PS7m each year after maintenance, capital costs and debt payments are accounted for. Mersey tunnel tolls set to rise Eliminating the 15-cent Williamsville toll would provide relief to local drivers, Higgins said, and reduce congestion along Main Street in Williamsville. Grand Island tolls should be eliminated, too The project, which would speed up toll collection and eliminate toll plaza traffic congestion, is expected to pay for itself over several years through savings from elimination of 400 toll collector jobs. Demise of toll plazas due by 2017 The modernization of toll booths in Macedonia is expected to be over by the middle of 2015 at the latest. Transport Minister announces modernization of toll booths ASSUMING that April Fool is finally over, the news that the M6 Toll is to run a trial in July of 'no fees for trucks' is a welcome indication that the owners are coming to terms with reality. Make toll road cheaper; VIEWS C P Joshi dedicated to the nation today, the first interoperable Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology based electronic tolling system at Charoti toll plaza, Dahanu in Maharashtra's Thane District. First interoperable RFID technology based electronic tolling system launched
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