| Phrase/Idiom | benefit of the doubt |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you give someone the benefit of the doubt, you choose to believe that the person is innocent, honest or telling the truth, because there is no evidence to the contrary. |
| Example | Although she found it hard to believe his explanation, his wife decided to give him the benefit of the doubt. |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Point relate topic irrelevant i story it’s
Previous card: Bend truth true bent bit told natural hair
Up to card list: English Idioms & Phrases Dictionary