take the liberty of doing

take the liberty of doing something

to do something for someone voluntarily; to do something slightly personal for someone that would be more appropriate if one knew the person better. (Often used as an overly polite exaggeration in a request.) Do you mind if I take the liberty of flicking a bit of lint off your collar? May I take the liberty of removing your coat? I took the liberty of ordering an entree for you. I hope you don't mind.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
TevfİK	-	Turkish
Jarrod	['dʒa:rəd]
Zavia	ZAY-vee-ə, ZAYV-yə	English (Rare)
Rue	ROO	English
Bess	[bes]
Odom	['əudəm]