be a credit to

be a credit to (someone or something)

To be a source of praise, admiration, or acknowledgement for someone, as for a task, achievement, or accomplishment. Jenny did all the hard parts of the project, so its success is really a credit to her. Your children are so well behaved. They're a real credit to your parenting. Sarah is a credit to this company. We must do everything we can to keep her on board.

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be a credit to

see under do credit to.

See also: credit, to

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