Definition of Give the devil his due

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Give The Devil His Due

give someone the creeps
give someone the eye
give someone the slipper
give someone what for
give something a go
give something a miss
give something a try
give something up as a bad job
give stick
give suck
give thanks
give the axe
give the boot
give the bounce
give the devil his due (current term)
give the elbow
give the eye
give the finger
give the gate
give the glad eye
give the lie to
give the once over
give the sack
give the store away
give the time of day
give thought
give tongue to
give two hoots
give up

Other Resources:

Search for Give the devil his due on Dictionary.com!Search for Give the devil his due on Thesaurus.com!Search for Give the devil his due on Google!Search for Give the devil his due on Wikipedia!

Search