give somebody the benefit of the doubt
idiomPart ofbenefit
give somebody the benefit of the doubt — idiom
1. To believe someone's statement or behavior is honest even though you cannot prov
1.idiom
Definition
To believe someone's statement or behavior is honest even though you cannot prove it.
Example
Even though his story seemed strange, I gave him the benefit of the doubt.
The judge decided to give the young defendant the benefit of the doubt.