give credit where credit is due
US /ɡɪv ˈkrɛdɪt wɛr ˈkrɛdɪt ɪz duː/
UK /ɡɪv ˈkrɛdɪt wɛr ˈkrɛdɪt ɪz duː/
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memberikan penghargaan yang pantas, mengakui jasa
to acknowledge and praise someone for their achievements or contributions, even if you don't particularly like them or agree with them
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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.
Saya tidak selalu setuju dengan metodenya, tetapi Anda harus memberikan penghargaan yang pantas; rencananya menyelamatkan perusahaan banyak uang.
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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.
Meskipun mereka rival, pelatih dengan cepat memberikan penghargaan yang pantas atas penampilan luar biasa tim lawan.