| English | Russian |
| give a good account of oneself | дорого отдать свою жизнь (We lost only ten men – and they gave a good account of themselves. Abysslooker) |
| 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) |
| 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) |