Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take liberties
phrase
/teɪk ˈlɪbərtiz/
Definition
To act in a way that is bold or audacious, often going beyond what is socially acceptable.
Examples
- When he started joking about her personal life, I felt like he was taking liberties.
- The artist took liberties with the traditional design, making it more modern and appealing.
- She was comfortable enough with her friends to take liberties in her language.
Meaning
To behave in a manner that involves stepping outside the usual bounds of propriety or permission.
Synonyms
- overstep
- go too far
- exceed bounds
- be presumptuous
