give someone the benefit of the doubt

US /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə ˈben.ə.fɪt əv ðə daʊt/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə ˈben.ə.fɪt əv ðə daʊt/
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memberi keuntungan dari keraguan, mempercayai seseorang meskipun ada keraguan

to believe someone's statement, even if you have doubts, because you have no proof that they are lying

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I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he's telling the truth.
Saya akan memberinya keuntungan dari keraguan dan menganggap dia mengatakan yang sebenarnya.
Despite the rumors, we decided to give her the benefit of the doubt.
Meskipun ada rumor, kami memutuskan untuk memberinya keuntungan dari keraguan.