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Meanings of make bold in English

Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission.

Usage of make bold in English
1
Nothing more could be done, except to make bold assurances to Mr.
The Long Vacation
2
Now and then, you see, we make bold with the king's deer.
The Child's World: Third Reader
3
May I then make bold to crave a boon of thy highness?
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Vol...
4
What is your real name, if I may make bold to ask?
Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 03
5
When do we start, if a fellow might make bold to ask?
The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies
6
May I make bold to ask how is your goose, King O'Toole?
Celtic Fairy Tales
7
I am in a position where I must make bold claims.
The First King of Shannara
8
Therefore I make bold once more to speak plainly of such commonplace things.
The Bride of Dreams
9
Maggie shared this taste, although she did not make bold profession of it.
Spring Days
10
Since you are so good, I think I will make bold.
Miss Mackenzie
11
There's good stuff in that lad, I make bold to say.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes
12
And may I make bold humbly to beg your reverence's pardon-
Ghosts: A Domestic Tragedy in Three Acts
13
Who are the thieves, if I may make bold to ask?
The Pilgrims of the Rhine
14
Maybe, sir, but if I may make bold again, I think you're wrong.
The Tree of Appomattox
15
May I make bold to say you are looking grum to-day?
Queer Stories for Boys and Girls
16
And it's no better with one's children, I make bold to assure you.
The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories
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Make bold through the time
Make bold across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common