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それは彼の身に応えだした。 [ex #4531] It is beginning to tell on him.

can anyone explain this sentence? is it useful or archaic?

is it related to this?

骨身にこたえる
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それは彼の身に応えだした。 Can anyone explain this?
それは彼の身に応えだした。

That wore him out.

身に応える = to get tired.
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