toll through

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "toll through" is not correct and does not appear to be a standard expression in written English.
It is unclear what context you intend to use it in, as it does not convey a recognizable meaning. Example: "The toll through the bridge was higher than expected."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

15 human-written examples

Menacing bells toll through the miasmic haze.

The Guardian - Music

Bells will toll through the canyon of heroes – around Broadway and Wall Street in the financial district – at 3 p.m.

The New York Times

His grandparents are still trying to deal with the emotional toll through support groups, counseling and faith.

The New York Times

He said the purpose of the statement appeared to be to pressure and embarrass Hezbollah and Iran politically, rather than to exact a practical toll through sanctions.

The New York Times

Leatherbacks, which are also in jeopardy, live more in the open ocean where increased ship movements will take their toll through greater injury and death.

The Guardian

(E-ZPass users prepay a selected amount; the system automatically deducts the toll through a small toll tag when the car passes through the toll lane).

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

42 human-written examples

The word tolled through the speeches: hope.

The Guardian

Tolling through the Nauru files are the words "I want to die".

The Guardian

At 12.30 pm local time, bells tolled through the city to mark the moment of the assassination.

Independent

The word "is" tolls through her sentences, and in her hands that weak, neutral syllable acquires a kind of prophetic majesty.

The New York Times - Books

Drivers will suffer as well, as the competition for parking and highway space increases and the authority raises its bridge tolls through the roof.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Instead of using the ambiguous phrase "toll through", specify the type of toll (financial, emotional, physical) and the method of traversing it (e.g., "pay the toll", "pass through the toll plaza", "the emotional toll reverberated through the family").

Common error

Avoid using "toll" to describe physical passage or movement; "toll" usually refers to a fee or a consequence. Instead of saying "cars toll through the bridge", consider "cars pass through the toll on the bridge" or "cars pay the toll to cross the bridge".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "toll through" is grammatically questionable. While some examples exist, Ludwig AI indicates that this is not a standard or correct expression in English. Its primary intended function appears to be describing either a physical passage involving a fee or the impact of something.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

41%

Science

29%

Encyclopedias

12%

Less common in

Wiki

12%

Formal & Business

3%

Reference

3%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "toll through" attempts to combine the idea of a toll, whether a fee or a consequence, with the action of passing or experiencing something. However, Ludwig AI marks the expression as grammatically questionable. While present in various sources, including news articles and scientific publications, its ambiguous nature and the existence of clearer alternatives suggest it should be used with caution. It's preferable to specify the nature of the toll (financial, emotional) and use more precise language to describe the action or impact, as in "pay the toll" or "the emotional toll reverberated through".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

extract a toll

Focuses on the action of taking a toll, often financial or emotional.

pass through a toll

Describes the physical action of moving through a toll collection point.

go through toll

Similar to "pass through a toll", but slightly more informal.

pay the toll

Emphasizes the act of making a payment.

suffer the consequences

Conveys a negative impact or result, similar to the negative connotation of a toll.

take its effect

Highlights the impact or influence of something, often negative.

exact a price

Similar to "take its effect", but with a stronger implication of cost or sacrifice.

take a heavy toll

Emphasizes the severity of the impact.

reverberate through

Suggests a widespread effect or impact, particularly emotionally or figuratively.

resonate through

Similar to "reverberate through", implying a deep or lasting impact.

FAQs

What does "toll" typically refer to?

"Toll" most commonly refers to a fee for using a road, bridge, or other infrastructure, or it can refer to a negative consequence or impact.

How can I describe the act of paying a "toll"?

You can say "pay the toll", "cover the toll", or "settle the toll". These phrases clearly indicate the action of making a payment.

What's a better way to describe the movement across a tolled road or bridge?

Instead of using "toll through", consider phrases like "pass through the toll plaza", "cross the tolled bridge", or "drive through the toll". These options are clearer and grammatically sound.

When is it appropriate to say something "takes its toll"?

The phrase "take its toll" is used to describe the negative impact or consequences of something. For example, "The stress of the job took its "heavy toll" on his health."