give someone credit for
US /ɡɪv ˌsʌm.wʌn ˈkred.ɪt fɔːr/
UK /ɡɪv ˌsʌm.wʌn ˈkred.ɪt fɔːr/

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dar crédito a alguien por, reconocer el mérito de alguien
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.
Tienes que darle crédito por intentarlo, incluso si no tuvo éxito.
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I'll give you credit for finishing the project on time.
Te doy crédito por terminar el proyecto a tiempo.