give credit

Idioms  

1. Also, extend credit . Trust someone to pay at some future time what he or she owes. For example, I haven't enough cash this month, so I hope they'll give me credit . This use of credit dates from the mid-1500s.

2. Acknowledge an accomplishment, as in They really should give her credit for the work she's done . [Late 1700s] The phrase is sometimes amplified to give credit where credit is due , meaning the acknowledgment should be to the person who deserves it. This expression was probably coined by Samuel Adams in a letter (October 29, 1777), which put it: “Give credit to whom credit due.” It is sometimes put give someone their due , as in We should really give Nancy her due for trying to sort out this mess .

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give credit

You have to give credit to the Brewers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

“I give credit to my faith in God. I’m thankful I was raised with two great parents. I’m also grateful I was born in this country.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

“Shares don’t seem to give credit for solid growth profile or tech story,” Harbour wrote.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

To give credit where it’s due, few films wear their bathos with such pride.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

The farm boy did have good teeth, give credit where credit was due.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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