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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take a bow

I would have liked to see Nilles take a bow, flanked by Lee and Lifeson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

If imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery, perhaps Americans should take a bow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026

Not everyone has the choice, but you do, so take a bow.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026

Claudia, the players, the producers, the stylists... everyone involved needs to take a bow.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024

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

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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