Presume on
verb
To rely too much on someone or something, possibly for personal advantages or benefits.
She tends to presume on her friendship with the mayor to get special privileges.
Often appears as...
- presume on someone's kindness
- presume on someone's patience
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To be too confident about something without having proper knowledge or evidence.
You shouldn't presume on the project's success without analyzing all the data.
Often appears as...
- presume on success
- presume on victory
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To rely too much on someone or something, possibly for personal advantages or benefits.
She tends to presume on her friendship with the mayor to get special privileges.
Often appears as...
- presume on someone's kindness
- presume on someone's patience
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To be too confident about something without having proper knowledge or evidence.
You shouldn't presume on the project's success without analyzing all the data.
Often appears as...
- presume on success
- presume on victory
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Overstepping Bounds
Using 'presume on' can suggest someone is taking unfair advantage of another's generosity or position.
He would often presume on our hospitality and stay longer than invited.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Presume on' often carries a negative emotional charge, implying inconsiderateness or exploitation.
Please don't presume on her good will, as she's already done a lot for you.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Caution
Be cautious about cultural context; in some cultures, presuming on relationships is particularly frowned upon.
In a formal business setting, one must not presume on a colleague's assistance.
Pro Tip 1/3Overstepping Bounds
Using 'presume on' can suggest someone is taking unfair advantage of another's generosity or position.
He would often presume on our hospitality and stay longer than invited.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Presume on' often carries a negative emotional charge, implying inconsiderateness or exploitation.
Please don't presume on her good will, as she's already done a lot for you.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Caution
Be cautious about cultural context; in some cultures, presuming on relationships is particularly frowned upon.
In a formal business setting, one must not presume on a colleague's assistance.
Pro Tip 1/3Overstepping Bounds
Using 'presume on' can suggest someone is taking unfair advantage of another's generosity or position.
He would often presume on our hospitality and stay longer than invited.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Presume on' often carries a negative emotional charge, implying inconsiderateness or exploitation.
Please don't presume on her good will, as she's already done a lot for you.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Caution
Be cautious about cultural context; in some cultures, presuming on relationships is particularly frowned upon.
In a formal business setting, one must not presume on a colleague's assistance.
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