Assume something as a matter of course. This idiom describes making assumptions based on preconceived notions rather than facts.
想当然 (xiǎng dāng rán) 指凭主观臆断，认为事情就是那样了。
| 成语 | 想当然 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 凭主观推断，认为事情大概是或应该是这样。 |
| 出处 | 《后汉书·孔融传》：“以今度之，想当然耳。” |
| 拼音 | xiǎng dāng rán |
| 拼音码 | xdr |
| 用法 | 动宾式；作谓语、定语；含贬义 |
| 英语 | assume something as a matter of course |
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