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have to hand it to

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have to hand it to someone

to give someone credit [for something]. (Includes an expression of obligation, such as must, got to, have to, etc.) You've really got to hand it to Jane. She has done a fine job. We have to hand it to Fred. That wine he brought was great.

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have (got) to hand it to somebody

to recognize that someone deserves respect for what they did You have to hand it to her - she turned that company around and made it profitable.

See also: hand, have