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give the devil his due
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
嫌いまたは不快な人の良い面や長所を認めること / 相手の欠点を越えて、公正さや評価すべき点を認める行動
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( present singular third-person )
( participle present )
( past )
( participle past )
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(idiomatic) To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.
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give the devil his due
Although I can't stand his politics, I must give the devil his due for negotiating such a fair deal.
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Although I can't stand his politics, I must give the devil his due for negotiating such a fair deal.
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