| English | Russian |
| give someone the benefit of the doubt | не делать поспешных выводов (в отношении кого-либо, особенно с чужих слов; в контексте • "I hear he's a complete idiot." "We haven't even met him yet. Don't be so nasty. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt.". 4uzhoj) |
| give someone the benefit of the doubt | довериться (только в контексте; decide that you will believe someone, even though you are not sure that what the person is saying is true • The signs were there from the beginning, but Samantha had ignored them, preferring to give him the benefit of the doubt. 4uzhoj) |
| when in doubt — ask | если не знаешь, спроси (kee46) |
| when in doubt, tell the truth | когда не знаешь, что сказать, говори правду (Mark Twain kee46) |