give someone credit for
US /ɡɪv ˌsʌm.wʌn ˈkred.ɪt fɔːr/
UK /ɡɪv ˌsʌm.wʌn ˈkred.ɪt fɔːr/
1.
to acknowledge someone's contribution or achievement
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You have to give him credit for trying, even if he didn't succeed.
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I'll give you credit for finishing the project on time.