English / idiom
Give Someone the Benefit of the Doubt
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To believe someone or trust their good intentions when their honesty or ability cannot be fully proven
In context
01
Although Tanvir was slightly late due to bad traffic, the interviewer gave him the benefit of the doubt and started the session.
02
A wise recruiter gives the benefit of the doubt to nervous entry-level candidates trying to express complex ideas.
Synonyms
Trust in good faith,give favorable leeway,assume innocence
Antonyms
Distrust immediately,jump to conclusions,assume the worst
Collocations
Give the candidate the benefit of the doubt,willing to give the benefit of the doubt,deserve the benefit of the doubt