take for granted

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

2. 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]

Example Sentences

Gulls are everywhere, but most people see them as pests, taking for granted their remarkable variety and beauty.

From Salon

At least one thing was taken for granted before voting day - women across the US were going to turn out for Kamala Harris.

From BBC

The last poll of a Biden-Trump matchup gave Trump an 18-point lead over the president and the state has largely been taken for granted by both campaigns as an easy GOP win.

From Salon

Ruizpalacios always had this kind of visibility in mind for the men and women who sacrifice their physical and mental well-being to provide a service that most take for granted.

From Los Angeles Times

In a climate where essential workers were initially celebrated as heroes, many ultimately found themselves taken for granted, expected to silently endure risks and pressures, with little acknowledgment of their sacrifices.

From Salon

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