Chunk: take-for-granted
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: To expect something to always be available or happen, without appreciating its true value.
Parent Keyword: take
💬 Usage & Context Examples
- Never take your health for granted.
- He felt like his employer was taking him for granted.
- We often take clean drinking water for granted until the supply is interrupted.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: You shouldn't take good friends ______ granted.
Answer:
for
Practice 2: She felt taken for ______ because no one thanked her for her hard work.
Answer:
granted
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: take