Take Liberties

Synonyms of take liberties

• exceed limits
• overstep boundaries
• be presumptuous

Antonyms of take liberties

• be cautious
• respect boundaries
• be considerate

Collocations of take liberties

take liberties

Frequency: 80 %

He always takes liberties with the truth when telling stories.

take liberties

Frequency: 65 %

The artist took liberties in interpreting the original painting.

take liberties

Frequency: 45 %

The director took liberties on set to make the scene more dramatic.

take liberties

Frequency: 30 %

She took liberties with the company's budget without permission.

Idiomatic Expressions for take liberties

• Phrase: take liberties with
  Meaning: to alter or change something in a way that is not respectful or accurate
  Usage: The director took liberties with the original script, much to the dismay of the playwright.