give the benefit of the doubt

Significado

1. give sb the benefit of the doubt

   to accept that sb has told the truth or has not done sth wrong because you cannot prove that they have not told the truth / have done sth wrong

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• She might give you the benefit of the doubt if your seven looks like a one with a fancy tail, right?Belfast2021
• Sometimes you have to give your dad the benefit of the doubt, even if all he wants to do is talk about pine cones and screwdrivers.The Mitchells vs. the Machines2021
• I employ you. I've tried to give you the benefit of every doubt...The Bad Seed1956

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De la misma entrada

• for benefit

Más modismos

• have a feel for
• know inside out
• on the back burner
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• pat on the back
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• nothing of the kind
• under pressure
• close by
• out of your hands
• that's that