give somebody the benefit of the doubt
成語所屬單字benefit
give somebody the benefit of the doubt — 慣用語
1. To believe someone's statement or behavior is honest even though you cannot prov
1.慣用語
釋義
給予某人無罪推定
To believe someone's statement or behavior is honest even though you cannot prove it.
例句
Even though his story seemed strange, I gave him the benefit of the doubt.
The judge decided to give the young defendant the benefit of the doubt.