a credit to (someone or something)
A person or thing that reflects very well on someone or something. 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. You should all be proud. The work you've done here today will stand as a credit to you all.
credit (something) to (someone or something)
1. To apply a payment to a financial account belonging to someone or something. Now, which account should I credit this payment to? Don't worry, ma'am, we'll credit the refund to your bill. Why hasn't my payment been credited to my account? I know I submitted it on time.
2. To give someone praise, admiration, or acknowledgement for some task, achievement, or accomplishment. Jenny did all the hard parts of the project, so we need to credit the work to her. The company credited the sharp increase in quarterly profits to the massive popularity of its latest product. I must credit my success to the many excellent acting teachers I've had over the years.
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credit something to someone or something
1. Lit. to record a sum owed to the account of someone or something. I will credit this payment to your account. I am afraid that I accidentally credited your payment to George.
2. Fig. to give someone or something well-deserved praise. The entire organization credited much praise to Jeff. We had to credit much of our success to simple good luck.
credit to someone or something
of value or benefit to someone or something; of enough value or worth as to enhance someone or something. I always want to be a credit to my school. John is not what you would call a credit to his family.
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