Give someone their due In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give someone their due", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-07-13 07:07

Meaning of Give someone their due

Give someone their due informal verb phrase

To give someone the praise or recognition for services or work that they have done

After all of the efforts, the boss should give Jane her due.

Jack has made a valuable contribution to science, and people have given him his due.

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your blood is worth bottling

Used to compliment or praise someone for doing something, or being a very special person or an invaluable person

praise from Sir Hubert

The most prestigious praise that one can receive

let's hear it for somebody

Used to give praise to somebody.

pay tribute to (someone or something)

To praise, admire, or respect someone or something in a public way

give props to (one)

Used to say that you praise and show your proper respect for someone

 

Grammar and Usage of Give someone their due

Verb Forms

  • gives someone their due
  • to give someone their due
  • giving someone their due
  • gave someone their due

The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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take a flyer (on something)

If you take a flyer (on something), you take a chance, risk, or gamble on it.

Example:

The coach took a flyer on the young goalkeeper, and it turned out to be a wise choice.

 

 

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