doubt

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GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT,

NO 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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[no doubt] {adv.} 1. Without doubt; doubtless; surely; certainly. * /No doubt Susan was the smartest girl in her class./ 2. Probably. * /John will no doubt telephone us if […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[in doubt] {adv. phr.} In the dark; having some question or uncertainty. * /When in doubt about any of the words you're using, consult a good dictionary./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[beyond reasonable doubt] {adv. phr.}, {formal and legal} Virtually certain; essentially convincing. * /The judge instructed the jurors to come up with a verdict of guilty only if they were […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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