give credence to (someone or something) - to believe someone or something, to credit someone or something We did not want to give credence to the man's statement so we did not respond to it. give credit where credit is due - to acknowledge or thank someone who deserves it We gave credit where credit is due and thanked the cook for her hard work. give free rein to (someone or something) - to allow someone to be completely in charge of something, to give someone or something freedom The man was given free rein to do what he wanted in his new job. give ground -.
