get credit for

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

But they suggest that Americans have more gratitude, confidence, agency and resilience than they get credit for.

From The Wall Street Journal

Generation Z get mocked at times for taking the dodgy investing advice they heard in a 30-second TikTok video, but a closer look shows they are more financially savvy than they get credit for.

From MarketWatch

“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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Salon

“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.

From Los Angeles Times