Example sentences of "[be] take [pron] for " in BNC.

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1 ‘ What makes you think you 're taking me for granted ? ’
2 We 're taking you for a check-up at the Royal Infirmary . ’
3 They 're taking us for granted !
4 I 'm taking him for about an hour .
5 ‘ I do n't see why I ca n't continue my run for the seniors , ’ he says , ‘ but I 'm taking nothing for granted . ’
6 She thought , looking at the pleasant room : I 'm taking it for granted already !
7 Chelmsford Chieftains know the full extent of the British Ice Hockey Association 's idiosyncrasies and will not be taking anything for granted as they prepare .
8 Matters relating to your home life and financial security are highlighted and , while you can anticipate some minor gains , benefits or other incentives early this month , sparks may fly just prior to the 16th , when someone appears to be taking you for a fool or expecting you to foot the bill .
9 Unschooled children , if the evidence does demonstrate that they are being less explicit , may in fact be taking it for granted that the questioner can see what is being referred to so that there is no apparent need to be explicit .
10 But the British Menopause Society is warning that many of them might not be taking it for long enough .
11 You seemed to be taking it for granted , ’ she pointed out .
12 " Since you do not want the maiden , I am taking her for myself , gracious princess ! " he called .
13 I am taking it for granted that if you used the term , even in minutes and reports , you must have meant something by it .
14 But Hughes is adamant that despite their glittering array of striking talent with himself , Ryan Giggs , Ian Rush and Dean Saunders in the side Wales are taking nothing for granted .
15 ‘ You are taking it for granted that when I say ‘ what they like ’ I mean sexual experience .
16 ‘ Simon made a hash of telling his parents — he did hate them so — he went to Northumberland and come back rocking with laughter , Do you know what they are taking you for , my sweet ?
17 It was clear that she 'd been taking him for a ride , in that there was no ride in it for him at the end of the process .
18 ‘ If you have been taking me for granted , ’ Mr O'Hara argued , ‘ then that is my fault .
19 It may be that you have been taking them for so long that you are caught up in a chemical spiral and can not now function without them .
20 But I 've not been taking them for the last week .
21 I have obviously been taking you for granted . ’
22 You you 've been taking it for how long ?
23 I did not suffer any side effects myself from the new drug but , after I had been taking it for nearly two years , I became pregnant .
24 I did not suffer any side effects myself from the new drug but , after I had been taking it for nearly two years , I became pregnant .
25 ‘ I 've been taking it for two and a half years .
26 Been taking it for a week or so now !
27 Here are take one for his out .
28 DESPITE a memorable victory over Ukrainian side Karpaty Lvov in the European Cup Winners Cup on Wednesday , Shelbourne midfielder Paul Doolin is taking nothing for granted as his former club Derry City visit Tolka Park this afternoon .
29 Hooper is taking nothing for granted as Souness contemplates his line-up for the vital clash , his latest worry being Michael Thomas ' ankle injury which makes him doubtful with Steve McManaman .
30 Hooper is taking nothing for granted as Souness contemplates his line-up for the vital clash , his latest worry being Michael Thomas ' ankle injury which makes him doubtful with Steve McManaman .
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