take a bow

saludar al público, recibir los aplausos

Adelantarse o hacer una reverencia para recibir el reconocimiento del público después de una actuación.

En inglés sencillo: 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?

Sinónimos: acknowledge applause

Expresiones frecuentes: take a bow together, take a bow onstage

hacer una reverencia, inclinarse

Inclinar la parte superior del cuerpo hacia delante para saludar o mostrar respeto.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: bow

Expresiones frecuentes: take a bow politely, take a bow together

atribuirse el mérito, asumir la responsabilidad

Aceptar la responsabilidad de un resultado y recibir elogios o, a veces, críticas por ello.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: take a bow for something (You can take a bow for saving the project.)

Sinónimos: take credit, take responsibility

Expresiones frecuentes: take a bow now, take a bow someone

despedirse, retirarse

Terminar una actuación o dejar un puesto y retirarse.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: leave, retire, exit

Expresiones frecuentes: finally take a bow, take a bow tonight