Do somebody credit
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To make someone look good or honourable.
The way he helped the injured man does him great credit.

Often appears as...
- does him credit
- does her credit
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To reflect favourably on someone.
Her generous act does her credit.

Often appears as...
- does him credit
- does her credit
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To make someone look good or honourable.
The way he helped the injured man does him great credit.

Often appears as...
- does him credit
- does her credit
phrase
To reflect favourably on someone.
Her generous act does her credit.

Often appears as...
- does him credit
- does her credit
Definition 1 of 2

Positive Actions
Use when someone's actions show good character or morals.

Peter volunteers every weekend, which really does him credit.
Praise Others
Highlight someone's positive qualities to complement them.

She worked tirelessly to organize the charity event, which does her credit.
Not for Self
It's used by others as recognition, not self-praise.

His colleagues said the success of the project does him credit.
Positive Actions
Use when someone's actions show good character or morals.

Peter volunteers every weekend, which really does him credit.
Praise Others
Highlight someone's positive qualities to complement them.

She worked tirelessly to organize the charity event, which does her credit.
Not for Self
It's used by others as recognition, not self-praise.

His colleagues said the success of the project does him credit.
Positive Actions
Use when someone's actions show good character or morals.

Peter volunteers every weekend, which really does him credit.
Praise Others
Highlight someone's positive qualities to complement them.

She worked tirelessly to organize the charity event, which does her credit.
Not for Self
It's used by others as recognition, not self-praise.

His colleagues said the success of the project does him credit.
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