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take a bow

Idioms  

  1. Acknowledge praise or applause, as in The conductor asked the composer to take a bow. This idiom uses bow in the sense of “inclining the body or head as a token of salutation.” [c. 1800]

Example Sentences

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Take a bow Martin O'Neill, what a legend.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

Grant: Take a bow Jonny Bairstow - even over radio, that was goosebumps on goosebumps.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2022

Take a bow, Mr Priyath Bandu, who made his first-class debut for Sri Lanka Ports Authority CC against Colombo last week.

From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2013

Take a bow, Tracy: 2012 is your year.

From Inc • Sep. 7, 2012

"Take a bow, Doug," Mr. Hoo said, beaming.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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