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have to thank for

have (someone or something) to thank for (something)

— used to say that someone or something is responsible for something

The television show has young audiences to thank for its success. [=the show is successful because it is popular with young audiences]

The city has the mayor to thank [=to blame] for its current fiscal problems.

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Main Entry: ↑thank

Useful english dictionary. 2012.