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idiomtake sb/sth for granted1 (also take it for granted that) to be sure that something is true or will happen, especially when you should not be:I just took it for granted that my parents would support me through university.You have to apply to the council for permission, and you can't take their agreement for granted.We are denying our workers the basic protection that is taken for granted in other countries.2 ignore to expect someone to always be there when you need them, and never be grateful or show them any special attention:I reckon that's how wife battering starts, because the husband starts taking the woman for granted, then starts taking his anger out on her.
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