have (someone or something) to thank for (something)
phrase
—used to say that someone or something is responsible for something
The television show has young audiences to thank for its success.
The city has the mayor to thankfor its current fiscal problems.
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“Have (someone or something) to thank for (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20to%20thank%20for%20%28something%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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