have to hand it to someone

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === hand it to someone (third-person singular simple present hands it to someone, present participle handing it to someone, simple past and past participle handed it to someone) (idiomatic) To give somebody credit or praise. Synonym: give it to someone ==== Usage notes ==== Chiefly with have to or an equivalent expression of obligation. ==== Translations ====