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to have sb/sth to thank for sth
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to assume someone responsible for something good that happened to one and be grateful to them
What is the origin of the idiom "have someone or something to thank for something" and when to use it?
The idiom "have someone or something to thank for something" is believed to have originated from the idea of expressing gratitude or acknowledging the source of assistance or support. It is used to attribute the cause or reason for a positive outcome or benefit to a specific person, thing, or action.
