Meaning of "claim credit for" and "achive acclaim"

[Sultano]

what do these phrases mean?

claim credit for AND achieve acclaim

[Mister Micawber]

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To claim credit for = to announce that oneself is responsible for accomplishing something (usually good):

Affected people have told me that Government had claimed credit for relief supplies sent by the Ceylon Workers Congress.

To achieve acclaim = become famous or prestigious:

Morse first achieved acclaim with The Dixie Dregs, who recently finished recording their eighth album.
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