give someone the benefit of the doubt
对某人有所宽容或给予理解的态度
口语·表示宽容信任
英文释义
to believe someone's statement or excuse without proof or evidence
例句
I didn't have proof, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt and believed his story.
典故来源
源于法律中“疑罪从无”原则，指在没有证据时选择相信对方。