The Statue of Liberty in New York is one of the symbols of the US and it inspired souvenirs on sale also in Washington DC
Today's Phrase
To be at liberty to do something means to be free to do it without any restrictions.
Examples:
Some companies keep information about salaries confidential and lower rank managers are not at liberty to discuss them.
This is a free country! I’m at liberty to go wherever I like.
Take note
To take liberties with something or someone means to abuse the right to do something.
Example:
¶Ù´Ç²Ô’t take liberties with me, Mr Jones! I am a married woman and the only man allowed to kiss me is my husband.
Interesting fact
The Statue of Liberty sits on an Island in New York. It is 93 metres from ground to torch and weighs about 225 tons.
There are seven rays on her crown, one for each of the seven continents.
