take something for granted. I wonder..
"take something for granted"

Why does the English speaker the above expression, not the one "take something for being granted"?

I think the "being" should be stayed before the past participle "granted."
Why is the past participle lost?

Please help me!
Thanks!

Question

take something for granted. I wonder..
"take something for granted"

Why does the English speaker the above expression, not the one "take something for being granted"?

I think the "being" should be stayed before the past participle "granted."
Why is the past participle lost?

Please help me!
Thanks!

Answer

It's difficult to explain, but here is a link that explains the idiom. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/take+for+granted

Answer

take (something/someone) for granted is an expression / slang / idiom. That means it should not be taken with grammar nor literally. This expression itself means "underestimate"

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