be taken for granted — to be accepted as normal and not given proper attention or appreciation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be accepted as normal and not given proper attention or appreciation
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi ˈteɪkən fɔr ˈɡræntɪd/
Example Sentences
- Clean air and water are often taken for granted until they're polluted.
- My mom's cooking was taken for granted until I moved out and tried to cook ramen.
- Good health should never be taken for granted.
be taken for granted
NOUN[/bi ˈteɪkən fɔr ˈɡræntɪd/]
to be accepted as normal and not given proper attention or appreciation
After years of daily meals, mom's cooking is taken for granted until she gets sick.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'grant' derives from Latin 'credere' (to believe, trust, entrust), which evolved through Old French 'creanter' and Middle English 'granten' meaning 'to permit' or 'to approve.' The phrase 'for granted' originally meant 'as something approved or admitted,' gradually developing into an idiomatic expression meaning 'to assume something as certain without question.'
Breakdown
be (auxiliary verb) + taken (past participle of 'take') + for (preposition) + granted (adjective/past participle from Latin credere, meaning 'permitted' or 'approved'). The phrase structure emphasizes treating something as if it were already approved or accepted without further consideration.
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📝Examples
“Clean air and water are often taken for granted until they're polluted.”
“My mom's cooking was taken for granted until I moved out and tried to cook ramen.”
“Good health should never be taken for granted.”
“WiFi is taken for granted until it stops working for 5 minutes.”
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