give credit where credit is due
US /ɡɪv ˈkrɛdɪt wɛr ˈkrɛdɪt ɪz duː/
UK /ɡɪv ˈkrɛdɪt wɛr ˈkrɛdɪt ɪz duː/
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oddać, co cesarskie, uznać zasługi
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.
Nie zawsze zgadzam się z jego metodami, ale trzeba oddać, co cesarskie; jego plan zaoszczędził firmie dużo pieniędzy.
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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.
Mimo że są rywalami, trener szybko oddał, co cesarskie za doskonały występ drużyny przeciwnej.