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to take for granted

 

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To Take For Granted

Description:

To take for granted is an English expression meaning to assume or accept something as true, without questioning or appreciating its value or significance. It often implies a lack of appreciation or recognition for what is being taken for granted.

Examples:

As a Verb:

  1. She took her good health for granted until she fell ill.
  2. He took for granted that his parents would always support him.

As a Phrase:

  1. Don't take your loved ones for granted; show them your appreciation.
  2. We shouldn't take democracy for granted; it must be protected and nurtured.

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