Meaning Of The Word Bow and scrape

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Bow and scrape Meaning

Bow and scrape Definition
Bow and scrape Definition

What's The Definition Of Bow and scrape?

bow and scrape in British English
to be excessively polite or deferential
to be too polite and ingratiating
to be too respectful towards a powerful or famous person
to behave in an excessively deferential or obsequious way
to behave with excessive humility

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