place a strain on

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place a strain on someone or something

1. Lit. to burden and nearly overwhelm someone or something. The weight of all the trucks placed a strain on the bridge.

2. Fig. to tax the resources or strength of someone, a group, or something to the utmost. All of the trouble at work placed a strain on Kelly. The recession placed a strain on the economy.

See also: place, strain

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