Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
much to their credit
English answer:
they deserved recognition and praise (for what they have done)
Added to glossary by
Michael Powers (PhD)
Dec 18, 2007 10:19
16 yrs ago
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Much to their credit
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** Much to their credit, the researchers also checked the accuracy of the reports about medical innovation by visiting 16 hospitals. **
Greetings;
Am I right in thinking that * Much to their credit* here means "they have done something good by checking accuracy of the reports and deserve praise or respect for that"?
many thanks
Greetings;
Am I right in thinking that * Much to their credit* here means "they have done something good by checking accuracy of the reports and deserve praise or respect for that"?
many thanks
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Dec 18, 2007 22:37: Michael Powers (PhD) Created KOG entry
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Michael Powers (PhD)
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Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
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they deserved recognition and praise (for what they have done)
Yes, your explanation is correct.
Mike :)
Mike :)
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Comment: "Thank you all very much for your help."
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Yes, that's right
It also implies that they didn't have to do it.
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| Thank you very much. |
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orientalhorizon
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Mòran taing.
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Jack Doughty
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Mòran taing.
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V_Nedkov
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Paula Vaz-Carreiro
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Alexandra Tussing
1 day 15 hrs
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Carmen Schultz
Native in English
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English
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Accurate & Reliable
Native in: Spanish 
, English
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to English, and 2 more.
What they have done is commendable and laudable ...
What they have done is commendable and laudable ...
Yes, your understanding of it is correct.
Yes, your understanding of it is correct.
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| Thank you very much. |
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orientalhorizon
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thx ! : )
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Suzan Hamer
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thanks!
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Alexandra Tussing
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thanks : )
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