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take smth for granted — (from Idioms in Speech) to assume, accept something as true, or as a fact, or as certain to happen (without reason or proof) I Although he was a Tory by habit and condition, there were few institutions he took for granted. (I. Murdoch) She took… … Idioms and examples
take\ for\ granted — v. phr. 1. To suppose or understand to be true. Mr. Harper took for granted that the invitation included his wife. A teacher cannot take it for granted that students always do their homework. Compare: beg the question 2. To accept or become used… … Словарь американских идиом

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