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Take-a-bow Definition

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verb

(idiomatic) To accept applause at the end of a performance in a theatre. Often this includes actually bowing to the audience.

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Words Near Take-a-bow in the Dictionary

  • take-a-back-seat
  • take-a-bath
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  • take-a-break
  • take-a-breath
  • take-a-breather
  • take-a-bullet
  • take-a-chance
  • take-a-crack-at
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