To prepare for some fiddling, acknowledge the hand one's given? (4,1,3)
I believe the answer is:
take a bow
'to prepare' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I don't see how they can define each other.
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for take a bow that I've seen before include "Violinist's lesson one" , "Acknowledge applause with bodily movement" , "Acknowledge applause, bend from waist" , "Before playing, cellist must" , "Acknowledge applause as entertainer does" .)