← Back to search

Meaning of take a bow | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

/ˈteɪk ə ˈbaʊ/

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch Applaus am ende einer Vorstellung akzeptieren sich verbeugen

Italiano fare un inchino inchinarsi

Polski kłaniać się

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.

See also

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