Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined words in the given sentence.
The candidate blamed the persistent traffic jam as reason of his being late and the interviewer believed him though he was not convinced.
Option 1: gave the benefit of doubt
Option 2: changed his tune
Option 3: to err is human, to forgive divine
Option 4: did not judge the book by its cover
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Correct Answer: gave the benefit of doubt
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
If you give someone the benefit of the doubt , you treat them as if they are telling the truth or as if they have behaved properly, even though you are not sure that this is the case.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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