Take somebody/something for granted
Word Type: Phrasal Verb
Definition
To fail to appreciate someone or something because you expect them to always be available or provide you with something.
Example
- “He took his parents’ support for granted, never realizing how much they sacrificed for him.”
- “She felt hurt when her efforts were taken for granted at work.”
- “Don’t take me for granted; I need to be treated with respect too.”
- “They took their good health for granted until they became seriously ill.”
- “After years of hard work, he began to feel that his contributions were being taken for granted.”