B2idiompeopleIELTS-friendly
take someone for granted
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to stop valuing someone because they are always there to help you
Also used for things: 'We take clean water for granted.' 'Granted' always keeps its -ed ending.
In context
Many teenagers take their parents for granted until they move away from home.
He felt taken for granted because nobody thanked him for the extra work.
Common mistake
Incorrect: Don't take your family for grant.
Correct: Don't take your family for granted.
More idioms about people
- a chip off the old blocka child who is very like one of their parents in character or skills
- a cold fishsomeone who seems unfriendly and does not show feelings
- a drama queensomeone who reacts to small problems as if they were very serious
- a fair-weather friendsomeone who is your friend only when things are going well for you
- a friend in need is a friend indeeda person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true friend