How to Pronounce "take the liberty of doing"

expression

TAYK thuh or thee LIH-bur-tee uhv DOO-ing

TAYK thuh or thee LIB-uh-tee ov DOO-ing

Definition

To do something, often politely or cautiously, without waiting for permission, especially when you think it is acceptable or helpful.

American English

ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɪbɝˌti/ /ˈəv/ /ˈduɪŋ

British English

tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɪbəti/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈuːɪŋ

TAYK thuh or thee LIH-bur-tee uhv DOO-ing

TAYK thuh or thee LIB-uh-tee ov DOO-ing

I took the liberty of doing the dishes while you were out.

Lisa took the liberty of doing some extra research for the project.

I hope you don’t mind that I took the liberty of doing this for you.

If you don't mind, I took the liberty of doing a quick edit on your presentation.