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Chiu-ming, Li – English Language Teaching Journal, 1982
Explores use of phrase 'taken for granted' including 'accept as true' and 'to fail to give subject's due.' Suggests latter usage has been noticed by few dictionary compilers, and EFL learners find it difficult to use and understand. (Author/BK)
Descriptors: English, Grammar, Phrase Structure, Second Language Learning