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Why is it credit? What does this mean? Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:51 am  Why is it credit? What does this mean?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #559 "English Slang Idioms (197)", question 4

"Your ability to maintain your bearing, position and poise in the face of criticism and rude behavior does you .........," his boss told him.

(a) service
(b) credit
(c) reputation
(d) stature

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #559 "English Slang Idioms (197)", answer 4

"Your ability to maintain your bearing, position and poise in the face of criticism and rude behavior does you credit," his boss told him.

Correct answer: (b) credit
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Test incompl/advan-559, Question 4 Sat Sep 27, 2008 18:41 pm  Test incompl/advan-559, Question 4
 

Credit in this case means: "Recognition or approval for an act, ability, or quality: Example: 'gave them credit for a job well done.'"
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