Example: We should not take our friends for granted every day.
Definition
"To take for granted" means to assume something or someone will always be available or reliable without appreciating their value or effort. For example, it implies not recognizing the importance of friends and assuming they will always be there without gratitude.
The phrase "to take for granted" originates from the 16th century, where "granted" meant something given or conceded. Taking something for granted meant accepting it as true or given without question. Did you know? The phrase evolved to express the idea of underappreciating what is assumed to be constant or deserved.
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"To take for granted" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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