take+for+granted

  • 31take something for granted — to expect something always to happen or exist in a particular way, and to not think about any possible problems or difficulties Losing my job taught me never to take anything for granted. take it for granted (that): You can t take it for granted… …

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  • 32take someone for granted — to expect someone to always be there and do things for you even when you do not show that you are grateful I shouted at my boss because I m sick of being taken for granted …

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  • 33take 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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  • 34take it for granted — accept something unquestioningly; show disregard for something, treat something in an unappreciative manner …

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  • 35Don't Take Love For Granted — Studio album by Lulu Released 1978 …

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  • 36not 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… …

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  • 37granted — 1. Like considering and given, granted can be used as a preposition and (as granted that) conjunction that is grammatically free of the subject: • And, granted the initial assumptions…I think it stands the test A. White, 1965 • Granted that… …

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  • 38take — [c]/teɪk / (say tayk) verb (took, taken, taking) –verb (t) 1. to get into one s hands or possession by force or artifice. 2. to seize, catch, or capture. 3. to grasp, grip or hold. 4. to get into one s hold, possession, control, etc., by one s… …

  • 39take — takable, takeable, adj. taker, n. /tayk/, v., took, taken, taking, n. v.t. 1. to get into one s hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write. 2. to hold, grasp, or grip: to take a book …

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  • 40take — v. & n. v. (took; taken) 1 tr. lay hold of; get into one s hands. 2 tr. acquire, get possession of, capture, earn, or win. 3 tr. get the use of by purchase or formal agreement (take lodgings). 4 tr. (in a recipe) avail oneself of; use. 5 tr. use… …

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