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]

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Example Sentences

"Will Jacks, take a bow," said former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior said on TNT Sports.

From BBC

Now all eyes turned to the footlights, as each dancer came forward to take a bow and bask in the applause.

From Literature

To Andrew Friedman and his front office, take a bow too.

From Los Angeles Times

So instead of his usual collapse to the court, the 2025 champion simply took a bow.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maybe we ought to use the same system every time a politician takes a bow for introducing a bold, far-reaching goal.

From Los Angeles Times