take a bow take a bow /teɪk ə baʊ/

verb

1. Acknowledge applause by inclining the head, as of an artist after a performance  ( take a bow )
   acknowledge applause by inclining the head, as of an artist after a performance
   
2. Acknowledge praise or accept credit  ( take a bow )
   acknowledge praise or accept credit
    They finally took a bow for what they did
   They finally took a bow for what they did