take it for granted
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British pronunciation/tˈeɪk ɪt fɔː ɡɹˈantɪd/
American pronunciation/tˈeɪk ɪt fɔːɹ ɡɹˈæntᵻd/
take sb/sth for granted
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British pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˌɛsbˈiː slˈaʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ fɔː ɡɹˈantɪd/
American pronunciation/tˈeɪk ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ fɔːɹ ɡɹˈæntᵻd/
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приймати як належне

to not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them

What is the origin of the idiom "take someone or something for granted" and when to use it?

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The origin of the idiom "take someone or something for granted" can be traced to the idea of assuming that certain people or things will always be present or readily available, leading to a lack of appreciation for their true value. This concept is deeply rooted in human psychology and behavior, where individuals tend to become accustomed to the familiar and may overlook or neglect to acknowledge the significance of things that are constant in their lives. it is commonly used in a variety of contexts and occasions where individuals want to emphasize the importance of appreciating the people or things in their lives.

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