Handittosomeone meaning in English

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Definition

I have to hand it to you, (you did a great job!): I must admit, I have to tell you, (you did a great job!) idiom

Examples

  • "Your offer is bold, maybe even a bit dangerous, but it certainly is interesting, Brian, I have to hand it to you."
Exercise 1
What does Cheryl mean when she says, "I've got to hand it to you"?
What does Cheryl mean when she says, "I've got to hand it to you"?
This is an incorrect choice. The "it" in "I have to hand it to you" does not refer to the offer. "It" refers to the fact that his offer is "bold, maybe even a bit dangerous, but certainly is interesting". Therefore, she is complimenting him on his offer, but not explicitly accepting it yet.
This is an incorrect choice. To "hand it to" (someone) does not mean to decline an offer. In fact, Cheryl neither accepts nor refuses the offer, implying that she will think about it.
This is a correct choice. "(I) have got to hand it to you, (you are smart)" means "(I) must admit that (you are smart)". It is an expression commonly used in English to compliment someone, or accord them some credit or consideration. Here, Cheryl is expressing that she is impressed: she must admit that Brian's idea "certainly is interesting".
This is an incorrect choice. Don't be tricked by the word "hand"! This expression does not refer to the physical "hand". "To hand" is used here as a verb in the figurative sense. Cheryl is admitting that she must give Brian some credit for his idea.

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