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 manfaat 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 manfaat keraguan dan menganggap dia bercakap benar.
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Despite the rumors, we decided to give her the benefit of the doubt.
Walaupun ada khabar angin, kami memutuskan untuk memberinya manfaat keraguan.