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Give someone the benefit of the doubt
Meaning and example
Give someone the benefit of the doubt
Definition
Choose to believe someone when you cannot be sure.
Example
“Without clear evidence, I prefer to give someone the benefit of the doubt.”
Topic
Communication
More idioms on this topic
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Spill the beans
Pull someone's leg
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Read between the lines
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Actions speak louder than words
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Take something with a grain of salt
The elephant in the room
Draw the line at something
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