full marks

plural noun

, British.

1. full credit; due praise.

Word History and Origins

Origin of full marks¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

"Full marks to the coach company and drivers who have responded so quickly to this action - although passport control is taking an age," he said.

From BBC

The New York Times was not bowled over, but a critic for the New York World gave her performance full marks.

From Los Angeles Times

That woman won it anyway, and had earned it; a big write-up in the paper gave full marks for her achievements and goals.

From Los Angeles Times

They get to know you so well but they helped prepare me to be ready to deal with returning to my old school where I managed to get an A* in all of my A-levels and full marks in history.

From BBC

The Telegraph went one better, awarding full marks for a "superb, intimate and at times heartbreaking portrayal of an unexpectedly complex man".

From BBC