Have something to your credit
phrase
To have achieved or done something that is regarded as an accomplishment.
She has several successful projects to her credit.
Often appears as...
- have successes to your credit
- have achievements to your credit
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To have money available in a bank account.
I checked my bank account and found that I had $500 to my credit.
Usage tips
Technical
phrase
To have achieved or done something that is regarded as an accomplishment.
She has several successful projects to her credit.
Often appears as...
- have successes to your credit
- have achievements to your credit
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To have money available in a bank account.
I checked my bank account and found that I had $500 to my credit.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The phrase usually implies respect for the mentioned achievements.
Despite the challenges, he has a promotion to his credit this year.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Value
Using the phrase can add an undertone of humility while acknowledging one's own achievements.
I have a few publications to my credit, nothing major.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Accomplishments
It emphasizes individual merit, often in professional or artistic contexts.
As an artist, she has numerous exhibitions to her credit.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The phrase usually implies respect for the mentioned achievements.
Despite the challenges, he has a promotion to his credit this year.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Value
Using the phrase can add an undertone of humility while acknowledging one's own achievements.
I have a few publications to my credit, nothing major.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Accomplishments
It emphasizes individual merit, often in professional or artistic contexts.
As an artist, she has numerous exhibitions to her credit.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
The phrase usually implies respect for the mentioned achievements.
Despite the challenges, he has a promotion to his credit this year.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Value
Using the phrase can add an undertone of humility while acknowledging one's own achievements.
I have a few publications to my credit, nothing major.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Accomplishments
It emphasizes individual merit, often in professional or artistic contexts.
As an artist, she has numerous exhibitions to her credit.
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