hand it to (someone)
To give credit or recognition to someone for something they have done. I've got to hand it to you, the company has really turned a corner since you started managing the accounts. Still, you have to hand it to Jenny—she sure knows how to throw a party.
hand it to
Give credit to, congratulate, as in You've got to hand it to her; she knows what she's doing. [c. 1900]
hand it to someone
tv. to acknowledge someone’s excellence (at something). Well, I have to hand it to you. That was great!
hand it to
Informal To give credit to: You've got to hand it to her; she knows what she's doing.