Take a/your bow

verb phrase

To acknowledge applause from an audience.

After the performance, the actor came on stage to take a bow.
Visual representation of "take a/your bow" - To acknowledge applause from an audience.

Often appears as...

  • take a final bow
  • take a curtain bow
verb phrase

To proudly accept credit for a successful achievement.

After successfully completing the project, John took his bow in the team meeting.
Visual representation of "take a/your bow" - To proudly accept credit for a successful achievement.

Often appears as...

  • take your bow for
  • take a well-deserved bow

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To acknowledge applause from an audience.

After the performance, the actor came on stage to take a bow.
Visual representation of "take a/your bow" - To acknowledge applause from an audience.

Often appears as...

  • take a final bow
  • take a curtain bow
verb phrase

To proudly accept credit for a successful achievement.

After successfully completing the project, John took his bow in the team meeting.
Visual representation of "take a/your bow" - To proudly accept credit for a successful achievement.

Often appears as...

  • take your bow for
  • take a well-deserved bow

Usage tips

Approving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "take a/your bow"
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Performance End

Used when performers acknowledge cheers after shows or concerts.

Illustration for Performance End
The pianist took a bow as the audience applauded.
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Group Gesture

Often done by all participants together, symbolizing unity.

Illustration for Group Gesture
The cast took a bow, sharing their success.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Modesty

Sometimes used to show humility despite receiving applause.

Illustration for Modesty
She shyly took a bow, amidst roaring applause.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Performance End

Used when performers acknowledge cheers after shows or concerts.

Illustration for Performance End
The pianist took a bow as the audience applauded.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Group Gesture

Often done by all participants together, symbolizing unity.

Illustration for Group Gesture
The cast took a bow, sharing their success.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Modesty

Sometimes used to show humility despite receiving applause.

Illustration for Modesty
She shyly took a bow, amidst roaring applause.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Performance End

Used when performers acknowledge cheers after shows or concerts.

Illustration for Performance End
The pianist took a bow as the audience applauded.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Group Gesture

Often done by all participants together, symbolizing unity.

Illustration for Group Gesture
The cast took a bow, sharing their success.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Modesty

Sometimes used to show humility despite receiving applause.

Illustration for Modesty
She shyly took a bow, amidst roaring applause.
Visual representation of the word "Take a/your bow"

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