bow out
Related to bow out: bowed down, come off, in line with, up to par
bow out
To resign from a competition or election. The candidate bowed out after news of his scandal went public. I'm afraid I must bow out, gentlemen. Please continue the game without me.
See also: bow, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
bow out (of something)
Fig. to retire or resign as something. It's time to bow out as mayor. I think I will bow out and leave this job to someone else.
See also: bow, out
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
bow out
Depart, withdraw, resign, as in After five years as chairman, I felt it was time I bowed out, or We'll have to beat them; they'll never bow out. [First half of 1900s]
See also: bow, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
bow out
v.
To stop taking part in an activity or give up a position: Because of my illness, I had to bow out of my role as president. The singer bowed out of the talent show at the last minute.
See also: bow, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- bow out of the running
- tie (something) up in a bow
- pussycat
- pussycat bow
- pussy bow
- bow to (one's) demands
- bow to demands
- demand
- born within the sound of Bow bells
- get (something) rolling