English Dictionary

take a bow

/ˈteɪk ə ˈbaʊ/

verb

To bow (gesture of deference). / (idiomatic) To accept praise, as performers in a theater at the end of their act. / (idiomatic) To end a performance; to leave.

After his performance, the actor took a bow and received a standing ovation.

意味（1）

To bow (gesture of deference).

意味（2）

(idiomatic) To accept praise, as performers in a theater at the end of their act.

意味（3）

(idiomatic) To end a performance; to leave.

意味（4）

(idiomatic, sarcasm) To take credit or blame for a particular outcome or circumstance.

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