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the benefit of the doubt

Idiom Communication

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

Related Expressions

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to have an extremely enjoyable experience

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to read something quickly

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involving secrecy, mystery, and deception

cross your heart

to make a sincere promise

pull someone's leg

to tease or joke with someone in a playful way

You took the words right out of my mouth

You said exactly what I was thinking