credit where credit's due

Phrase

Used to justly praise someone for their achievement or contribution.

Japanese Meaning

功績や貢献に対して正当に評価すべきである / 誰かの努力や成果に見合った正しい称賛を与えるべきである

I have to say credit where credit's due: she led the team through the crisis and deserves full recognition.

功績は正当に評価すべきで、彼女は危機の際にチームを率いたので十分に称賛に値します。

Sense（1）

Used to justly praise someone for their achievement or contribution.