take the liberty of doing something
take the liberty of (doing something)
To do something without first seeking out or asking someone's permission. I thought I'd take the liberty of printing out some financial reports ahead of today's meeting so we would all be on the same page. I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of telling your husband you'd be late for dinner.
See also: liberty, of, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take the liberty of doing something
(formal) do something without permission: I have taken the liberty of giving your address to a friend who is visiting London. I hope you don’t mind.See also: liberty, of, something, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- grease someone's palm/fist, to
- cover
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- grab someone by the throat
- grab someone/something by the throat
- get someone's dander up, to
- help (someone) along
- help along
- die on
- die on someone