expresiones
/
the benefit of the doubt

the benefit of the doubt (dā bēnēfīt óf dē daut)

Idiom Communication

Meaning

to believe someone even if you are not sure they are telling the truth

creer en alguien incluso si no estás seguro de que esté diciendo la verdad (kre-er en al-gien in-clu-so si no es-tas se-gu-ro de ke es-te di-cien-do la ver-dad)

Oraciones de ejemplo

"I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and believe his story."

"Le daré el beneficio de la duda y creeré su historia." (Le da-re el be-ne-fi-cio de la du-da i cree-re su his-to-ria)

Expresiones Relacionadas

show initiative

to take action without being told what to do

a turning point

a moment when an important change happens

miss the boat

to miss an opportunity

blood is thicker than water

family relationships are stronger than others

be above board

to act in an honest and open manner

a blank canvas

a person or situation that can be developed freely