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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MÁEl Coluim-Scottish
Ing-Germanic Mythology
Sigivald-Ancient Germanic
Eyvindr-Ancient Scandinavian
Xeno-Ancient Greek
Hamo-Medieval English