Meaning of the word "give credit where credit is due" in English
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give credit where credit is due
US /ɡɪv ˈkrɛdɪt wɛr ˈkrɛdɪt ɪz duː/
UK /ɡɪv ˈkrɛdɪt wɛr ˈkrɛdɪt ɪz duː/
Idiom
1.
to acknowledge and praise someone for their achievements or contributions, even if you don't particularly like them or agree with them
Example:
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I don't always agree with his methods, but you have to give credit where credit is due; his plan saved the company a lot of money.
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Even though they are rivals, the coach was quick to give credit where credit is due to the opposing team's excellent performance.
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