Meaning Of The Word Give the devil his due

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What's The Definition Of Give the devil his due?

give the devil his due in British English
to acknowledge the ability or success of even a wicked or unpleasant person
to acknowledge the talent or the success of an opponent or unpleasant person
to give deserved credit even to a person one dislikes

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