| 词汇 | take the liberty of doing something |
| 释义 | Idiom take the liberty of doing something Theme: BEHAVIOR to assume the right to do something.Since I knew you were arriving late, I took the liberty of securing a hotel room for you.May I take the liberty of addressing you by your first name? Idiom take the liberty of doing somethingtake the liberty of (doing something) formal to do something that will have an effect on someone else without asking their permission.I took the liberty of reserving us two seats at the conference. I hope that's all right by you. (usually in past tenses)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. 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. |
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