Credit
Due
Due noun - That which is deserved or owed.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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To give credit where credit is due, the show did keep the circumstances as a gang war between rivals, and Virgil was given an actual gun instead of a laser gun.
Source: Western Animation / Static Shock -
Hidden Depths: They credit Aaron as the "equipment tech" during the opening, but give credit where it's due: Aaron is just as good at detecting spiritual energy as Zak or Nick.
Source: Series / Ghost Adventures - Mike was planning to give Harvey most of the credit all along but he is now hit with the realization that due to his deception he will never be able to publicly claim credit for any of his accomplishments.
Source: Stealing the Credit
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