take the liberty of
idiom
: to do something without asking for permission to do it
—+ -ing form of a verb
I took the liberty of making a reservation for us.
I took the liberty of telling them you weren't interested.
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Dufka did take the liberty of eliminating the notch — original or pill-shaped — and replacing it with a single hole-punch for the selfie camera.
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Jacob Siegal, BGR, 3 Oct. 2022
But if that's not your style, take the liberty of arranging a pumpkin carving contest or wreath-making session to put your creativity on full display.
—Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022
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Jacob Siegal, BGR, 3 Oct. 2022
But if that's not your style, take the liberty of arranging a pumpkin carving contest or wreath-making session to put your creativity on full display.
—Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022
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“Take the liberty of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20liberty%20of. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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