The English We Speak: Take it as a given

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Language Learning, Education

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 3 minutes

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Summary

There are some things that you can just assume to be true. This expression is for those. Learn how to use it expression with Feifei and Phil.

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0:26.4	BBC learningenglish.com.
0:29.0	Hello and welcome to the English We Speak,
0:32.1	where we explain phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers
0:37.0	so that you can use them too.
0:39.6	I'm Faye Faye.
0:40.5	And I'm Phil.
0:41.6	Faye, it feels like spring outside.
0:44.4	I'm starting to get excited.
0:46.3	Oh yeah, it sounds like you've got plants.
0:48.5	Yes, I'm going to spend this weekend away walking in the mountains.
0:52.2	The mountains? I hope you're prepared. The forecast is good,
0:56.4	but you should take it as a given that the weather can change quickly up in the mountains.
1:01.8	I mean, that is what all the advice says. So yes, I probably should take that as a given. I'll make
1:07.2	sure I take some proper outdoor clothes. I think we should take a closer look at that expression.
1:12.7	Take it as a given.
1:13.9	Yes.
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