How to Pronounce "give the devil his due"
expression
GIV thuh DEV-uhl hiz DOO
giv thuh DEV-uhl hiz DYOO
Definition
To admit or acknowledge the good qualities or achievements of someone you dislike or consider bad.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ/ /ˈhɪz/, /hɪz/ /ˈdju/, /ˈdu
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl/ /hˈɪz/ /djˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV thuh DEV-uhl hiz DOO
UK
giv thuh DEV-uhl hiz DYOO
Listen in Context
You have to give the devil his due—he works really hard.
I don't like her, but let's give the devil his due—she solved the problem.
Even though he’s not my friend, I must give the devil his due about his skills.
I don’t trust him at all, but you have to give the devil his due—he knows his job.