take a bow

Frequency: 7.515.3 per million words

used about a performer acknowledging applause

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Examples (10)

  • The song ended and Albert took a bow.
  • The boss takes his final bow today as he retires after 40 years.
  • Come on, you deserve to take a bow for that amazing performance!
  • After her speech, the guest speaker will take a bow and then answer questions.
  • Taking a bow gracefully is an important part of stage etiquette.
  • The cast has taken their final bow, and the curtain has closed.
  • The young violinist shyly took a small bow as the audience applauded.
  • Did the actors take a second bow after the standing ovation?
  • The entire orchestra should take a bow together at the end of the concert.
  • After a long and controversial career, the politician finally took his final bow from public life.