Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

take someone for granted

idiom

/teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn fɔr ˈɡræntɪd/

Definition

To underestimate or not appreciate the worth of someone or something.

Examples

She always felt that her friends took her for granted, never acknowledging her efforts.
Don’t take your family for granted; they support you through thick and thin.
He realized he had been taking his partner for granted after their argument.

Meaning

This phrase refers to situations where a person does not recognize the value of someone close to them, often leading to a lack of gratitude or appreciation.