bow and scrape

another string to one's bow

Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure.

bow down

To bow, to bend oneself as a gesture of deference or respect.

bow down before the porcelain god

Synonym of worship the porcelain god (“to vomit into a toilet bowl”).

bow out

To resign, or leave, with one's credibility or reputation still intact.

draw a long bow

To lie; to exaggerate.

draw the long bow

To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.

make one's bow

To debut, to bow.

pull the long bow

Synonym of draw the long bow (“to exaggerate; to tell tall tales”).