take for granted

1. Consider as true or real, anticipate correctly, as in I took it for granted that they'd offer to pay for their share but I was wrong . [c. 1600]

2. Underestimate the value of, become used to, as in The editors felt that the publisher was taking them for granted .

Example Sentences

Oftentimes, people take for granted that produce is available.

From Los Angeles Times

Its protections have since become the foundation for securing rights that a plurality of Americans took for granted until now, including gay marriage and birthright citizenship.

From Salon

Meal delivery is a luxury city dwellers take for granted - but more options are opening up for non-urban residents.

From BBC

Latino voters consistently defy political expectations and resist being taken for granted by either party, demonstrating what the author terms “rancho libertarianism” - a blend of community values and individualism that makes them politically unpredictable.

From Los Angeles Times

She added we may need to alter how we carry out tasks that we have previously taken for granted.

From BBC

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