get the benefit of the doubt
get the benefit of the doubt
To be viewed in a favorable or neutral way when all information is not yet available, rather than being judged or criticized preemptively. You're my sister! Can't I get the benefit of the doubt, instead of you believing the worst about me? OK, you've got the benefit of the doubt, since we know there's probably a good explanation for all this.
See also: benefit, doubt, get, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- benefit of the doubt
- the benefit of the doubt
- judge
- famous last words
- by/in comparison
- good seed makes a good crop
- pass judgement
- pass judgment
- pass judgment (on someone or something)
- don't put the cart before the horse