I've got to hand it to you.

"I've got to hand it to you" means "I have to recognize your accomplishments.

You use this phrase to praise some who you don't usually praise, like:

  • someone who you don't get along with
  • someone who proved that you were wrong

You can also say "I have to hand it to you" and "You've got to hand it to (him/her/them/etc.)."

This phrase appears in these lessons: