give credit where credit is due
US /ɡɪv ˈkrɛdɪt wɛr ˈkrɛdɪt ɪz duː/
UK /ɡɪv ˈkrɛdɪt wɛr ˈkrɛdɪt ɪz duː/
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功績を認めるべきところは認める, 正当な評価を与える
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.
彼のやり方にはいつも賛成するわけではないが、功績を認めるべきところは認めるべきだ。彼の計画は会社に多額の費用を節約させた。
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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.
彼らはライバルであるにもかかわらず、コーチは相手チームの素晴らしいパフォーマンスに功績を認めるべきところは認めた。