Question 1

What does "hand it to" mean?

Accepted Answer

To acknowledge someone's skill, achievement, or cleverness, even if reluctantly.

Question 2

How do you use "hand it to" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

You have to hand it to her — she finished the marathon despite injuring her ankle.

Question 3

Is "hand it to" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"hand it to" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Almost always used in the fixed expression 'you have to hand it to [someone]' or 'I'll hand it to [someone]'. The 'it' does not refer to a real object — it is part of the idiom. Common in both British and American English.

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