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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɪbɝˌti/ /ˈəv/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɪbəti/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh or thee LIH-bur-tee uhv DOO-ing
UK
TAYK thuh or thee LIB-uh-tee ov DOO-ing
Listen in Context
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.