idiom
give credit where credit is due
GIV KRED-it wair KRED-it iz DOO
ɡɪv ˈkrɛdɪt wɛr ˈkrɛdɪt ɪz djuːListen
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Syllable breakdown
givecreditwherecreditisdue
Dictionary meaning
properly acknowledge or praise the person who is truly responsible for an achievement or contribution; recognize someone's genuine effort or accomplishment rather than attributing it to the wrong person or taking undeserved credit
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