How to Pronounce "take liberties"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɫɪbɝˌtiz
TAYK LIB-er-teez
tˈeɪk/ /lˈɪbətɪz
TAYK LIB-uh-teez
Definition
To act in a way that goes beyond what is proper, often doing something without permission or being too familiar with someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɫɪbɝˌtiz
British English
tˈeɪk/ /lˈɪbətɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK LIB-er-teez
UK
TAYK LIB-uh-teez
Listen in Context
He shouldn't take liberties with the rules.
Please don't take liberties with my things.
He took liberties when talking to the boss.
I hope you don't mind if I take liberties and move your chair.