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Meaning of take a bow | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1
ˈteɪk ə ˈbaʊ

Definitions

  1. To bow (gesture of deference).
  2. To accept praise, as performers in a theater at the end of their act.
    idiomatic
  3. To end a performance; to leave.
    idiomatic
  4. To take credit or blame for a particular outcome or circumstance.
    idiomatic, sarcastic

Equivalents

Deutsch Applaus am ende einer Vorstellung akzeptieren sich verbeugen
Magyar meghajol
Italiano fare un inchino inchinarsi
Polski kłaniać kłaniać się ukłonić

Examples

“The years we spent together were the worst years of my life. You can take a bow.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

take a break take a breath take a breather take a bullet take a chair take a chance

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