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What does “give someone the benefit of the doubt” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
C1
To trust someone's good intentions despite some doubt
“I'll give him the benefit of the doubt this time.”
From the C1 lesson A People Person (getting along with people).
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What does “give someone the benefit of the doubt” mean?
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