have somebody/something to thank (for something)
US /hæv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi/ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ tə θæŋk (fɔːr ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ)/
UK /hæv ˈsʌmˌbɑːdi/ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ tə θæŋk (fɔːr ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ)/
1.
to be grateful to someone or something for a particular outcome, often a negative one, implying that they are responsible for it
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You have yourself to thank for this mess.
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If we miss the flight, we'll have him to thank for it.