I took the liberty of ordering coffee for everyone.
take the liberty
idiomTo act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.
Since you were busy in a meeting, I took the liberty of answering your emails.
The assistant took the liberty of adjusting the schedule to ensure the guest arrived on time for the presentation.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
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kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.
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let nature take its course
To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.
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take a back seat
To adopt a position of noninvolvement.