LookItUptake a bow
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌteɪk ə ˈbaʊ/
take a bow means: You come forward or bow to receive an audience’s praise after a performance.
verb
You come forward or bow to receive an audience’s praise after a performance.
- The actors came back to take a bow.
- She took a bow as the audience cheered.
- Will the whole cast take a bow after the final song?
You bend your upper body forward as a greeting or sign of respect.
- The dancer took a bow.
- All the students took a bow to greet their teacher.
- He took a bow with one hand across his chest.
You accept responsibility for a result, receiving praise or, sometimes, blame.
- You saved the day; take a bow!
- The designers can take a bow for the new bridge’s success.
- Your careless advice caused this mess, so take a bow.
You finish performing or working in a role and leave.
- The veteran singer will take a bow tonight.
- After thirty years on television, the presenter took a bow.
- The band took a bow with one last concert.
Questions about take a bow
What does take a bow mean?
You come forward or bow to receive an audience’s praise after a performance.
What is take a bow in other languages?
Türkçe: alkışları kabul etmek · Español: saludar al público · Français: saluer le public · Deutsch: sich feiern lassen · Italiano: ricevere gli applausi · 日本語: 拍手に応える
How do you pronounce take a bow?
It is pronounced /ˌteɪk ə ˈbaʊ/.
How do you use take a bow in a sentence?
The actors came back to take a bow. She took a bow as the audience cheered.
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