idiom · neutral
take someone for granted
UK/teɪk ˌsʌmwʌn fə ˈɡrɑːntɪd/US/teɪk ˌsʌmwʌn fər ˈɡræntɪd/take some·one for GRANT·ed
to fail to appreciate someone or to assume that what they do for you will always be available
Examples
“After years together he began to take her for granted, which damaged their relationship.”
“Don't take your parents for granted; call them more often.”
“Employees often feel taken for granted if their hard work is ignored.”
Band 8 sentence
“In many long-term relationships partners risk taking each other for granted unless they actively show appreciation.”
Collocations
- be taken for granted
- take someone for granted in a marriage
Word family
Common mistakes
I took for granted him.→I took him for granted.
He was taking his girlfriend for granteded.→He was taking his girlfriend for granted.
Say it for a higher band
5not appreciate someone→6ignore someone's efforts→7+take someone for granted
Synonyms
underappreciate
Easily confused
assume
“Don't assume everyone is free to help you at a moment's notice.”
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