give someone the benefit of the doubt

(idiom) believe something is true because you don’t have any reason to think it is a lie

Example Sentences:

A: What is the best city in Korea for a tourist to visit?
B: Pusan.
A: Okay, I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt.

When Tomoko’s husband told her that he was not having an affair, she gave him the benefit of the doubt.

Mom: Son, did you break the television?
Son: No.
Mom: Are you sure?
Son: Um, yes.
Mom: Okay, I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt. I hope you are not lying to me.

From the Blogs:

Dating Bradford: The benefit of the doubt

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Similar idioms:

1. give someone the go ahead
2. give someone the green light
3. fringe benefit
4. give it a rest
5. have a ball
6. on second thought
7. give someone a piece of your mind
8. break a leg
9. give oneself a pat on the back