'Take for granted' - What does this English phrase mean? Speak English with Mr Duncan

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English Addict with Mr Duncan


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Here is an interesting phrase that we use as a way of remembering how important something is.
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To express the availability or value of something that we use in our day to day lives.
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The phrase is ‘take something for granted’.
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When we say that something is being taken for granted, we are expressing
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how easy it is to forget the  importance of certain things.
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For example, the clean water that comes from a tap. (faucet)
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It is easily available.
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One might forget just how important that thing is.
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You simply turn the tap and there is the water.
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The water appears without you even considering how lucky you are to have it.
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We might say that you take it for granted.
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You never think how lucky you are to be able to drink fresh, clean water straight from a tap.
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Another thing you might take for granted is your health.
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We often forget just how important  it is to have good health.
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In fact, you only realise how important it is, when it starts to fade away.
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You take the feeling of fitness for granted.
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And yes, the same thing can be said for water.
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You don't realise how important it is until it is no longer there.
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It is common for people to  take things for granted.
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Be it fresh water from the tap.
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Money in the bank.
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A close relative or friend.
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Electricity,
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or the food on your plate.
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Quite often it is easy to take things for granted.
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You assume that thing will always be there.
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