Take (someone or something) for granted In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take (someone or something) for granted", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-12-11 02:12

make light of , think too little of

Take (someone or something) for granted verb phrase

To consider something as true, real or available without questioning it

I took it for granted that I would be invited to her birthday party. I guess I was wrong.

To fail to show proper appreciation or gratitude to someone or something; to underestimate the value of someone or something

It's too bad that kids these days usually take their parents for granted.

Only when she left me did I realize that I have been taken her for granted.

You And What Army?

Used in response to a threat suggesting that the threat is a weak one.

Used when something or someone is getting over/less significance or importance than it really deserves

sell sb/yourself/sth short

To underestimate someone, something or oneself

To have low respect or regard for someone or something; To evaluate someone or something with a negative attitude

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

This phrase first appeared in the 1600s meaning 'to consider true without requiring proof.' The phrase appeared early on in religious texts.