take liberties

idiom

Definition 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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