Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-for-granted
Phrase
/teɪk fɔːr ˈɡræn.tɪd/
Definition
To fail to appreciate someone or something because you think they will always be available to you.
Examples
- Many people take their health for granted until they face a serious illness.
- She realized that she had taken her friends for granted after they moved away.
Meaning
To assume that something is true or will happen without questioning it.
Synonyms
- Assume
- Disregard
- Overlook
