get credit for

1. Receive acknowledgment or praise for some accomplishment, as in Bill got all the credit for attracting a big audience. Similarly, give credit for means “acknowledge” or “praise,” as in We should give the pianist credit for her work in the program. [Mid-1700s]

Example Sentences

“You’re not really going to get credit for it in Wall Street unless they think it’s going to move your top line,” she added.

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The contract also included a training program that allowed them to upgrade their skills and get credit for it.

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“If you can’t make it to a vote center, you can go to any post office and ask at the counter for a postmark on your ballot to ensure you get credit for mailing your ballot on time,” the office of Atty.

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The California State Sheriffs’ Assn. opposed the bill over the cost of the higher wages and argued that incarcerated firefighters already get credit for work.

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Ronnie Flores of CalHiSports.com, which compiles the 300-club list, said Garrett will get credit for each Crenshaw victory or loss if he is eventually reinstated as coach.

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