take a bow

idiom

: to bow towards an audience that is applauding

When the play has finished, the actors will line up to take a bow.

—often used figuratively to say that someone deserves to be praised

The people who organized the festival should take a bow for its remarkable success.

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Scherzinger, in waist-enhancing blue gown, eked every ounce of drama from the song, prompting Lang Lang to rush over and take a bow with her at the end of the catwalk. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 7 May 2023

The Grizzlies called a timeout, allowing Russell to take a bow, his hands motioning to the crowd. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2023

Lockport 14-3 (8) Giuliana Giordano, take a bow after going 3-for-3 with a home run vs. Lincoln-Way West. —Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2023

Inflation is showing signs of normalizing, but Paul Krugman and Team Transitory should not take a bow. —Patrick Horan, National Review, 26 Jan. 2023

While San Antonio has courted plenty of hip-hop, metal and rock royalty (take a bow Beyoncé, Black Sabbath and Bruce Springsteen), several notable artists and bands still have not, or never will, set foot on a 210 stage. —René A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Jan. 2023

The helm, now as stylish and advanced as the rest of the vessel, can rightfully take a bow. —Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2022

Complete the stack and take a bow, but be careful not to topple the tower. —Marylou Tousignant, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022

This small city set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great hub from which to see southern leaves take a bow. —Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 Aug. 2022

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