Sayings

Give credit where credit is due

This page is about the saying "Give credit where credit is due"

Possible meaning:
The implication is that even if we are reluctant to praise someone, we should do so if the praise is deserved.

Note:
credit (noun) = public praise or acknowledgment | due (adj.) = merited; deserved

Quick Quiz

"Give credit where credit is due" suggests that we should express approval or admiration whenever it is

a. merited

b. asked for

c. unwarranted
a) merited b) asked for c) unwarranted

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Contributor: Josef Essberger