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See: GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.

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give the benefit of the doubt

[give the benefit of the doubt] {v. phr.} To believe (a person) is innocent rather than guilty when you are not sure. * /The money was stolen and John was […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[to reap the benefit of sth.] {v. phr.} — to gain advantages of sth. * /Investors struggle to reap the benefits of liquidity offered by European non-listed property funds./ www.english-slang.com

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[doubt] See: [GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT], [NO DOUBT]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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