make bold

• Expression littéraire ou vieillie signifiant oser, prendre son courage à deux mains ou se permettre de faire quelque chose, souvent dans un contexte formel ou écrit.

An archaic expression meaning to dare, take the courage, or presume to do something, often used in formal or literary contexts.

1. Take the libertyC1formalbritish

   To dare or presume to do something, often in a formal or polite context.

   se permettre

   • I made bold to ask the director for a private meeting.
   • She made bold to suggest a change in the company policy.
   • He made bold to interrupt the speaker with a question.