Sentence: You should try not only keep on smiling but also talk with us.

[Volcano1985]

"I will show you",said his servant and reappeared with a flashing naked cavalry sabre,streaked with blood about the point and edge.

What does "streaked with blood about the point and edge" mean here ? Thanks...

[MrPedantic]

Hello V.,

It means that there was blood along the edge and on the point of the sabre blade.

The blood had run down the blade in lines ("streaks").

All the best,

MrP

[Volcano1985]

Thank you

[Volcano1985]

- I would like to take liberty at giving / expressing /stating my opinion about this subject

- may i take the liberty of ..?

- If you excuse me,I would like to say something about this subject

- I would like to know your position if I may

Which one is better to be meaningful? Please say your sentence too.Thanks...

[Ralf]

Hi Volcano,

English is a rather polite language, but not overly polite. In most contexts a statement such as 'If I could just say something about...' or a question like 'Could you comment on...' should meet the person's purpose and display ample sense of tact.
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[Volcano1985]

mm.. which one you choose above?

[Ralf]

It all depends on the context. If you want to hold a speech in front of the board of directors, take your first example and say 'I would like to take the liberty of expressing my opinion on reforming our corporate structure.'
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[Volcano1985]

I think taking liberty is too polite : )