idiom
give the benefit of the doubt
GIV the BEN-ih-fit uv the DOWT
ɡɪv ðə ˈbɛnɪfɪt əv ðə daʊtListen
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Syllable breakdown
givethebenefitofthedoubt
Dictionary meaning
choose to believe someone is telling the truth despite some uncertainty
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