full marks
plural noun
1
chiefly British
: the highest possible grade on an exam or in a course
She got full marks for the coursework …—Lancashire Telegraph
2
chiefly British
: due credit or commendation
Regarding the question of aircraft nomenclature, my pet peeve is commercial airline aircraft. I give the Europeans full marks in this department: Comets, Caravelles and Concordes are above reproach.—John Ryan
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