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Debpriya De Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Take for granted
Why do we use the expression "take something for granted" when usually we use the structure
take + noun /to be ?
Does granted act as a noun similar to "given" ?
Even if it does act as a noun , why don't we write "take something for a granted" ?
take + noun /to be ?
Does granted act as a noun similar to "given" ?
Even if it does act as a noun , why don't we write "take something for a granted" ?
Top answer
Granted is an adjective. The whole phrase is idiomatic.
- Granted is an adjective.
- The whole phrase is idiomatic.
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Hi,
Why do we use the expression "take something for granted" when usually we use the structure
take + noun /to be ?
Does granted act as a noun similar to "given" ?
Even if it does act as a noun , why don't we write "take something for a granted" ?
"take something for granted" is really just a set, fixed phrase with a set, fixed meaning. The n
Why do we use the expression "take something for granted" when usually we use the structure
take + noun /to be ?
Does granted act as a noun similar to "given" ?
Even if it does act as a noun , why don't we write "take something for a granted" ?
"take something for granted" is really just a set, fixed phrase with a set, fixed meaning. The n
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Is this archaic structure "take something for + adjective" still acceptable for other adjectives as in
"I take him for stupid" ?
I think only the "take something for " structure is used now.
"I take him for stupid" ?
I think only the "take something for " structure is used now.
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I can't think of many. 'Granted' + Clive's 'dead' is about it. Ms Google also found 'took him for snobbish'.
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