take a bow

/teɪk eɪ boʊ/
/teɪk eɪ bəʊ/
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Other forms: took a bow; taking a bow; takes a bow; taken a bow

Definitions of take a bow
  1. verb
    acknowledge applause by inclining the head, as of an artist after a performance
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    type of:
    bow
    bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
  2. verb
    acknowledge praise or accept credit
    “They finally took a bow for what they did”
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    accept
    consider or hold as true
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