2. HOW TO take something/someone for
granted
Have you ever
not studied for a test because you thought
you would pass it anyway?
not explained sth to a person because you
thought she would've known it?
3. HOW TO take something/someone for
granted
So...
You took your test for granted
You took her (that person) for granted
4. HOW TO take something/someone for
granted
More?
O candidato está na frente nas pesquisas.
He may win the election, but don't take it
for granted
5. HOW TO take something/someone for
granted
Meaning
Expect or...
do not expect (it's not certain!)
6. HOW TO take something/someone for
granted
Now, you try!
William tem apenas 3 anos, mas consegue contar a história de um
livro inteira!
Depois de dois anos trabalhando na empresa, o funcionário
geralmente ganha uma promoção.
Ele ficou surpreso quando a mensalidade chegou já que haviam
prometido descontos nos primeiros meses.
Don’t forget to share your exercises, accomplishments and
doubts with us!
7. HOW TO take something/someone for
granted
Bibliography:
http://www.teclasap.com.br/blog/2006/10/10/expressoes-idiomaticas-take-for-
granted/ (acesso em 18/10/12)
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/take+for+granted (acesso em 18/10/12)
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