take the liberty to do (something)

take the liberty to do (something)

To do something without first seeking out or asking for someone's permission. I took the liberty to print out some financial reports ahead of today's meeting. I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty to tell your husband you'd be late for dinner.
See also: liberty, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take the liberty

venture to do something without first asking permission.
See also: liberty, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

take the liberty

To dare (to do something) on one's own initiative or without asking permission: I took the liberty to send you these pictures of my vacation.
See also: liberty, take
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • cover
  • grab (someone or something) by the throat
  • grab someone by the throat
  • grab someone/something by the throat
  • get someone's dander up, to
  • help (someone) along
  • help along
  • grease someone's palm/fist, to
  • die on
  • die on someone