Definition
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。