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Have to hand it to Meaning in English

expression

HAV-tuh HAND-it-tuh
HAV-too HAND-it-too

Definition

To acknowledge or praise someone for their effort, skill, or achievement, even if you didn't expect it or don't fully agree.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and usually positive. Used to show reluctant admiration or respect, often when someone impresses you but you didn't expect it. Commonly followed by 'someone' (e.g., 'I have to hand it to her'). Often used after a surprising success.

Spanish: hay que reconocer - hay que admitirPortuguese (BR): tem que admitir - é preciso reconhecerPortuguese (PT): tem de admitir - é preciso reconhecerChinese (Simplified): 不得不佩服 - 不得不承认Chinese (Traditional): 不得不佩服 - 不得不承認Hindi: मानना पड़ेगा - सराहना पड़ेगाArabic: يجب أن أعترف - يجب أن أقرBengali: শ্রদ্ধা জানাতে হয় - স্বীকার করতে হয়Russian: нужно отдать должное - стоит признатьJapanese: 認めざるを得ない - 称賛せざるを得ないVietnamese: phải công nhận - phải khen ngợiKorean: 인정하지 않을 수 없다 - 칭찬하지 않을 수 없다Turkish: takdir etmek gerekir - hakkını vermekUrdu: ماننا پڑے گا - داد دینا پڑتی ہےIndonesian: phải công nhận - phải khen ngợi

Example Sentences

I have to hand it to Sarah—she worked really hard on this project.

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You have to hand it to him; he never gives up.

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I have to hand it to you—that was a smart solution.

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You really have to hand it to her for staying calm under pressure.

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I don't like his style, but I have to hand it to him—he gets results.

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If nothing else, you have to hand it to them for trying.

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