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take a bow

The correct spelling is take a bow.

How to pronounce take a bow

/ˈteɪk ə ˈbaʊ/
verb

IPA: /ˈteɪk ə ˈbaʊ/

Say it like: Tak-e a- bo-w

The correct spelling is take a bow. To bow (gesture of deference). For example: "The years we spent together were the worst years of of my life. You can take a bow."

Usage Examples

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

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To bow (gesture of deference).
  2. 2.To accept praise, as performers in a theater at the end of their act.
  3. 3.To end a performance; to leave.
  4. 4.(sarcasm) To take credit or blame for a particular outcome or circumstance.

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