shot across the bow

another string to one's bow

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

big shot

A person with a reputation of importance or power.

bow and scrape

To behave in a servile, obsequious, or excessively polite manner.

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.

chip shot

Something that is easy to do or to achieve.

draw a long bow

To lie; to exaggerate.