How is the phrase Hay que reconocer el mérito translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Credit where credit's due
phrase

Se dice para elogiar a quien normalmente criticas.

Said to praise someone you otherwise criticise.

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  • Hay que reconocer el mérito: lo arregló rapidísimo. Credit where credit's due — he fixed it fast.

  • Hay que reconocer el mérito, el diseño es bueno. Credit where credit's due, the design is good.

  • No me cae bien, pero hay que reconocer el mérito. I don't like him, but credit where credit's due.

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