hey, in that case where credit is due can be understood as Give Lex Credit where he has the right to receive credit.
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Madhulk Give Lex credit where credit is due. When he deserves it?
When it comes
to all things scientific, he's pulled off the impossible
on more than one occasion.
Correct. And this is usually said when at least some credit (acknowledgement or recognition) is due.