give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
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The jury gave Marion the benefit of the doubt and she was set free in the court room.
Другие идиомы:
- give one's right arm (for someone or something)
- give (someone) a hand
- give (someone) a run for their money
- give (someone) a free hand (with something)
- give (someone) their freedom
- give (someone) the third degree
- give (someone or something) the thumbs up
- give ground
- give (someone) a dirty look
- give oneself away
- give off (something)
- give someone (or something) a second chance
- give (something) a shot
- give (someone) the creeps
- give one's eye teeth (to do something)