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2011.02.24
To “hand it to” someone can mean to pass it to them, like one runner in a relay race handing the baton to the next. But it can also be a way to verbally pat someone on the back for a job well done.
Let's look at this latter meaning more closely, shall we?
(I) HAVE TO HAND IT TO (you) (私はあなたに)敬意を表します
- To say that you have to hand it to someone is to give them credit for something.
- have to hand it to someone と言うと、何かについて相手を称賛する、敬意を表す、という意味になります。
- I have to hand it to you, Jake, your idea for the new logo is brilliant!
- You have to hand it to them, they sure know how to throw a party.
- (client to contractor employees)
I really have to hand it to you people, you have exceeded my expectations.
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