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Definition take something for granted in American English

take something for granted phrase

phrase
1

to expect something always to happen or exist in a particular way, and to not think about any possible problems or difficulties

Example

Losing my job taught me never to take anything for granted.

Example

You can't take it for granted that they'll behave themselves.

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Definition take something for granted in American English