(to) give the devil his due

相关词: devil

成语

Definition

  1. To acknowledge that someone you dislike or do not admire has some positive qualities or achievements; to give credit where it is due, despite personal feelings.

    公平謂论

    • I don't particularly like him, but to give the devil his due, his presentation skills are indeed impressive.

      我并不特别喜欢他,但公平地说,他的演讲技巧确实令人印象深刻。

    • Although she's often late, to give the devil her due, her work output is consistently excellent.

      虽然她经常迟到,但公平地说,她的工作成果始终出色。

    • I disagree with many of his views, but I have to give the devil his due; his understanding of the issue is very profound.

      我不同意他的许多观点,但我不得不公平地说,他对这个问题的理解非常深刻。