take the liberty

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === take the liberty (third-person singular simple present takes the liberty, present participle taking the liberty, simple past took the liberty, past participle taken the liberty) (idiomatic) To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission. ==== Usage notes ==== Typically used as take the liberty of doing something. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== take liberties