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Meaning of take liberties | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.
idiomatic
To behave disrespectfully, especially to make unwanted sexual advances.
idiomatic

Equivalents

Français prendre des libertés prendre la liberté

Polski pozwalać sobie

Русский взять на себя смелость допуска́ть во́льности

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

take lightly take long take lying down take matters into one's own hands take no for an answer take no notice of