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take liberties

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take liberties 
1. to change something, especially a piece of writing, in a way that people disagree with (usually + with ) Whoever wrote the screenplay for the film took great liberties with the original text of the novel.
2. (old-fashioned) to be too friendly to someone in a way that shows a lack of respect, especially in a sexual way (often + with ) Don't let him take liberties with you.
See also: liberty, take
take liberties (with somebody)
to be friendly with another person for your own benefit The head of our department believed that everyone there would take liberties with her if she let them.
See also: liberty, take
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By Elizabeth's instructions, she began to comprehend that a woman may take liberties with her husband which a brother will not always allow in a sister more than ten years younger than himself.
Pride and Prejudice by Austen, Jane View in context
A young whippersnapper had been able to take liberties with it.
Burning Daylight by London, Jack View in context
I'll tell you what, my buck,' said Mr Tappertit, releasing his leg; 'I'll trouble you not to take liberties, and not to broach certain questions unless certain questions are broached to you.
Barnaby Rudge - A Tale Of The Riots Of 'Eighty by Dickens, Charles View in context
 
 
 
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