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take someone for granted

to not show that you are grateful to someone for helping you or that you are happy they are with you, often because they have helped you or been with you so often. One of the problems with relationships is that after a while you begin to take each other for granted.

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take something for granted

to expect something to be available all the time and forget that you are lucky to have it. We take so many things for granted in this country - like having hot water whenever we need it.

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take it for granted

to believe that something is true without first thinking about it or making sure that it is true. I'd always seen them together and just took it for granted that they were married. (usually + that)

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not take anything for granted

to question everything, including what is usually accepted as true. He did not take his luck for granted and worked constantly to be an even better dancer.

Usage notes: also used in the form take nothing for granted: The president took nothing for granted and worked hard to gain the support of Congress.

take something for granted

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take someone for granted

to fail to appreciate someone. When your own children are growing up, you tend to take them for granted, and then, suddenly, they are grown up. Politicians seem to take voters for granted, except when they face a serious challenge.

Usage notes: usually said about someone who is not appreciated because you think they will always be available

See also: take

take something for granted

1. to accept something as true without questioning or testing it. We take it for granted that our children will be better off than we are.

2. to fail to appreciate the value of something. So many of us take clean water for granted.

See also: take