hand it to
To acknowledge, recognize, or praise someone
We really have to hand it to Vivian for all her hard work to make this evening happen 188 hands_down HANDS DOWN Without question or competition Everyone agreed that Rochelle Smith won the beauty contest hands down. 189 happy_camper HAPPY CAMPER A happy and satisfied person or customer Mike just got back the album from the photographer, and he is one happy camper. 190 have_a_blast HAVE A BLAST To have a wonderful time Phyllis and Pearl came back from a day at the water park tired and soaked to the bone, but although the day was draining, they agreed that they had had a blast. 191 have_a_bone_to_pick HAVE A BONE TO PICK To have something to dispute I have a bone to pick with you about the mess in the kitchen