“Give someone the benefit of the doubt”
Definition
To believe someone may be telling the truth even if you are not sure.
Examples
Examples
“I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt this time.”
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I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt this time.
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- What does "Give someone the benefit of the doubt" mean?
- "Give someone the benefit of the doubt" means to believe someone may be telling the truth even if you are not sure.
- How do you use "Give someone the benefit of the doubt" in a sentence?
- Example: "I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt this time."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Give someone the benefit of the doubt"?
- Дать кому-то шанс и поверить, несмотря на сомнения. / Վստահել մեկին, թեև լիովին վստահ չես։