hand it to (someone)

hand it to (someone)

To give credit or recognition to someone for something they have done. I've got to hand it to you, the company has really turned a corner since you started managing the accounts. Still, you have to hand it to Jenny—she sure knows how to throw a party.See also: hand

hand it to

Give credit to, congratulate, as in You've got to hand it to her; she knows what she's doing. [c. 1900] See also: hand

hand it to someone

tv. to acknowledge someone’s excellence (at something). Well, I have to hand it to you. That was great! See also: hand, someone

hand it to

Informal To give credit to: You've got to hand it to her; she knows what she's doing.See also: hand