Phrase guide

hand it to someone

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To give somebody credit or praise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • You have to hand it to him for finishing such a big project so quickly.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: give it to someone

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 稱讚 /称赞 (chēngzàn) — give somebody credit or praise
  • Chinese Mandarin: 讚揚 /赞扬 (zànyáng) — give somebody credit or praise
  • Finnish: antaa kiitos — give somebody credit or praise
  • Spanish: concedérselo — give somebody credit or praise