give the devil her due

give the devil her due
give the devil his due & give the devil her due
Fig. to give your foe proper credit (for something). (This usually refers to a person who has been evil—like the devil.) •

She's very messy in the kitchen, but I have to give the devil her due. She bakes a terrific cherry pie.

John is a bit too nosy, but he keeps his yard clean and is a kind neighbor. I'll give the devil his due.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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