Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take it for granted
idiom
teɪk ɪt fɔr ˈɡræn.tɪd
Definition
To assume something is true or will always be available without appreciating it.
Examples
- Many people take their health for granted until they face an illness.
- She took his kindness for granted, not realizing how rare it was.
- Don’t take your friends for granted; they may not always be there for you.
Meaning
When someone takes something for granted, they fail to recognize its value or importance.
Synonyms
- assume
- overlook
- dismiss
- undervalue
