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give someone the benefit of the doubt
USUK
to believe someone is honest or right, although you cannot be completely sure
Used when you choose to trust someone instead of blaming them.
In context
He said the traffic was terrible, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt.
It's her first mistake, so let's give her the benefit of the doubt this time.
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