[General] bow before the storm

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

Violet. I hope you will be more careful in future about the things you say…
Tanner (bowing to the storm). I have no defense…(B. Saw, “Man and Superman”)

The Town Council wanted to close the gardens on Sunday, but they bowed before the storm.

bow before the storm = give way to pressure of the public opinion

Thanks for your efforts.

Regards,

V

 

[Tdol]

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