What Do You Take For Granted?

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[ernestorevollar]

When I was at school, I took my studies for granted, you know, several times I didn't appreciate anything because I thought that was a normal and boring thing with no importance at all. I did consider it as a minor thing and I hardly ever thought it over. Now I have a completely different perspective about it because studying is too essential and natural for having a wonderful future, being able to stand out with any ability we have, and being mindful to draw up real goals we can accomplish.

[camthinguyen]

When i was young, i took the money for granted, because my parents always gave it for me, i didn't appreciate it and didn't save money. But now, i have got the job, know making money isn't easy, so i don't take the money for granted.
Thank you for your lesson! 😊😊

[able]

That means
To understand its value when you lose it.
Normally, you dont notice heat. But you lose heat then you understand.
I didnt take heat for granted
Means
I didnt notice heat is that important now I appreciate it(heat)

[seagullryu]

This is my little stoy. When I was living in Korea, there was no balcony in my place. So I had to put the laundry rack in the living room near the windows and hang up the laundry. But it took up lots of space and I needed to open and close it over and over. It was such a hassle. Thus when we decided to move to Singapore, one of the priorities for the house was a balcony. When I got a house with a balcony, I really apprrciate it and enjoyed. But as time went on, I might have forgotten and took it for granted. Now I am living in my second house where there is no balcony again. I realized again "Oh, balcony is not something that I shouldn't have taken for Guys, don't forget that even small open space to hang up the laundry under the sun is pretty important, if you are looking for any place to live now. Haha;;
And on another note, this is to Vanessa, I am really grateful for you letting me have fully understood the meaning of "take it for granted". I recalled I was just memorizing the meaning of it back in high school not knowing how or where to use it. Your story is pretty helpful enough to find out the real meaning of it. Thanks.

[Mm-urev]

I used to take my health for granted for ages. But now I often thank God for keeping me healthy. I really appreciate it. I don't take it for granted now. I take care of my self and thank God all the time.

[nickyzhuang]

The first time I met ur videos, I took them for granted, cause English lesson videos r everywhere.But then again, I found ur videos more understood and distinguish from others, which let me not take it for granted.

[胡保禄]

thank you Vanessa, you teach me not only English, but also good virtue, thank you again

[christianmacias]

Yesterday I got a bad grade at school, so I took that for granted. But the important is never give up and always give your best!

[ВіталійДаценко-ьщ]

Many people take a peace for granted today. Please, appreciate it 🙏

[oevangelista]

When I was a kid, I took God for granted, but nowdays I don't take God for granted, because I realize He is my savior and I need Him a lot, without him I'd be nothing. Thanks for this video, it helped a lot.

[HarpreetSingh-ehiv]

I have been listening you since three years, now I understand you quit good, thanks Mam

[shockingblue]

I've seen some videos about this idiom but this was the first one that made me fully understand the concept of it.
I won't take this class for granted. Thanks! ;)

[estefaniadavila]

Hi! Vanessa. Firstly, I appreciate your time to upload videos.I take criticism for granted. I don't take my goals for granted.

[eyutup]

For me, Taken for granted has two meanings :
1. to simply believe something without proof; ex: All their mother says is taken for granted by the children.
2. to know that something happens without effort. Ex: The Oscar Award was not taken for granted by Leonardo di Caprio, and he said that we have to stop the global warming because the Earth should not be taken for granted either.

What do you think vanessa? Can it be accepted?

[karkisubash]

I have been to memory trainning. I took it for granted but now I realised its really the best technique to remember.

[刘思瑶-oe]

when i was in university I took free libraries for granted, but now i really appreciate it.

[hyxfdyw]

Korea has a good food delivery system. Almost all restaurants delivered the food to my house just one call. When I was in Korea, I took it for garanted. It was so convinent. But now I don't take it for granted anymore.

[DancingBioT]

I used to take the air, the water and the earth for granted.
We've been benefiting a lot from the nature. But we tend to take it for granted. But from now on, we need to appreciate it.

[aulasdeingles-prof.alexand]

Hi Vanessa. Loved your explanation. After watching this video several times and even taking a few notes, that will suffice to dismiss most of someone's questions on the matter of TAKE FOR GRANTED. Thanks!

[andreiafreitas]

Thank you so much for explaining this!