gave the devil his due

A form of give the devil his due — To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give the devil his due
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APA

gave the devil his due. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20the%20devil%20his%20due

MLA

“gave the devil his due.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20the%20devil%20his%20due. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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