bow out | Idiomator

Meaning: (idiomatic)Toresign, orleave, with one's credibility or reputation still intact.Jane had a long spell as chairman, butbowed outafter she had a child.2024June 28,Thomas L. Friedman, “Joe Biden Is a Good Man and a Good President. He Must Bow Out of the Race.”, inThe New York Times‎[1],→ISSN:Joe Biden Is a Good Man and a Good President. He MustBow Outof the Race. [title]2022March 14, Joe Coscarelli, quotingDolly Parton, “Dolly Parton Bows Out of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination”, inThe New York Times‎[2],→ISSN:“Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right,” Parton, 76, wrote in a statement posted to social media. “I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfullybow out.”2018June 21, Martin Kettle, “Rattle bows out at Berlin with Mahler, Merkel and standing ovations”, inThe Guardian‎[3],→ISSN:After 16 years not just at the heart of Europe but also at the head of the continent’s most prestigious symphony orchestra, Sir Simon Rattlebowed outas the chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic this week, in an emotional farewell concert in the German capital.

Examples:

EN: From now on, I bow out of the winnings, you deal yourself the winning hand.
ES: De ahora en adelante, yo evitaré ganar. Tu tratarás la mano ganadora.
EN: If he's that man, I might as well bow out of the picture.
ES: Si está él, yo debería salir de la foto.
EN: Where the best thing for both of us is for me to bow out in a hurry.
ES: Donde lo mejor para los dos es que me retire a toda prisa.
EN: Now, if you don't mind, I'll bow out of this circus.
ES: Y ahora, si no le importa, quisiera alejarme de este circo.
EN: If Mary wants to see you after all this I'll bow out of the picture for good.
ES: Si Mary quiere seguir viéndolo a usted,... desapareceré por las buenas.
EN: I always say, if another man comes into the picture it's better to bow out gracefully.
ES: Si otro hombre entra en escena es mejor retirarse con elegancia.
EN: Well, anyway, I've decided to bow out of here.
ES: De todos modos, he decidido irme.
EN: If she were happy, I'd bow out.
ES: Si ésa fuese su felicidad, me inclinaría.
EN: Gale is lea ving Buzz and I think it's time for me to bow out, too.
ES: Gale deja a Buzz. También es mi hora de desaparecer.
EN: That you would be willing to bow out of your marriage anytime Daisy gave the signal.
ES: Que te divorciarías de Daisy cuando ella lo quisiera.
EN: Don't you think you better bow out of this? Hold your hand still.
ES: ¿No crees que sería mejor que te retiraras de este asunto.
EN: No, I don't think I'd better bow out.
ES: No, no creo que vaya a retirarme.
EN: Say, about the inventory, could Rose bow out of that tonight?
ES: A propósito del inventario, ¿podría librar Rose esta noche?
EN: - I don't want your money, Dev. - Then, bow out.
ES: - No quiero tu dinero, Dev.
EN: This was as good a time as any to bow out.
ES: Cualquier momento es bueno para retirarse.

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