take a bow

(verb) to be proud of oneself, acknowledge praise

Example Sentences:

What a great performance! She should take a bow!

The nervous young boy took a bow after giving his speech, and ran off the stage.

After taking a bow, the rock band left the stage

From the News:

The Police to take final bow in New York City

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Similar idioms:

1. give oneself a pat on the back
2. bow out
3. like taking candy from a baby
4. rock
5. shoot oneself in the foot
6. run across (2)