credit for (something)
credit for (something)
Praise, admiration, or acknowledgement for some task, achievement, or accomplishment. Even though Jenny did all the hard work on the project, Mary was the one who got credit for it. You have to give John credit for the humility he shows regarding his financial success.
See also: credit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
credit someone or something for something
to give someone or something the praise deserved for doing something. We must credit Sarah for her efforts on our behalf. We have to credit all the rain we've had for saving the crops.
See also: credit
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- credit for
- be a credit to
- be a credit to (someone or something)
- get credit for
- get credit for (something)
- mutual
- mutual admiration society
- effort
- A for effort
- take a bow