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 it to (someone)
- give it to (someone) straight
- give (someone) a free hand
- give-and-take
- give (someone) a start
- give in to (someone)
- give voice to (one's feelings)
- give off (something)
- give or take
- give (someone) the brush-off
- give (someone) a fair shake
- give (someone) a black eye
- give three cheers for (someone)
- give oneself away
- give (someone) a bum steer