SINCE 1828
take liberties
idiomDefinition of take liberties
1
disapproving
: to make important changes to something
—usually + with I think the movie takes too many liberties with the original story.
2
old-fashioned
: to be informal and friendly toward someone in a way that is not proper
—usually + with He was accused of taking liberties with several young women.
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