Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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Sometimes, it happens that we have to give the devil his due.
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- to give credit to even a notorious person
- to give encouragement even to the enemy
- to invite the devil
- to stand in the way of the devil
Correct Option: B
to give the devil his due : said when you admit that someone you don’t like or admire does have some good qualities
● I don’t like her views, but still I give the devil her due; she has always something important to say. The best option is to give encouragement even to the enemy.
