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.
See also:
  • 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