Doubt

Raise doubt

 The latest accident on the London to Norwich line has raised serious doubts about the safety of the braking system on the new trains.

Remove doubt

An order for two new ships for the navy has removed any doubts about the shipyard's future.

Cast doubt

New evidence has emerged since the trial that casts doubt on the guilty verdict.

Have doubt

I'm having doubts about taking the job in Paris - maybe I'lI just stay here where I'm comfortable.

Confirm doubt

The painting didn't look authentic. An examination by an expert has confirmed our doubts.

Have doubt

I have no doubt whatsoever that William will be a great leader and an asset to the company.

No doubt

No doubt cod liver oil is very good for you, but I just don't like the taste of it!

No doubt

 Our son, Alan, is still in some doubt about whether to go to university or not.

Any doubt

Give me a ring if you're in any doubt about how to use the new software.

My doubt

They say they'll be here by eight, but I have my doubts!

No doubt

There was no doubt in my mind that he was lying. I could tell by his shifty eyes.

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David Beckham is without doubt one of the most famous football players in the world today.

 If in doubt, consult your doctor before continuing with this medication.

Whether they can finish the bridge on time is still open to doubt.

The prosecution's task in a court case is to establish a person's guilt beyond all reasonable doubt.

Crolla's makes the best ice cream in town. no doubt about !

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After watching Bob's disastrous lesson, I have serious doubts that he'll qualify as a teacher.

 I haven't the slightest doubt that James will pass. He's one of the best in the class.

I've had niggling doubts about Michael. I can't put my finger on it. I just feel something isn't right.

 Although he was found not guilty of murder, there are still lingering doubts about his innocence.

I've been having growing doubts about taking that job in Singapore. I think I'm too old to be going abroad again.

 What do you think about this plan to open up in Scandinavia?

> I've got grave doubts about it myself. It's a notoriously difficult market for outsiders.

 

Notes

• In ‘I've been having growing doubts about taking that job in Singapore. I think I'm too old to be going abroad again.’ 'little' is also possible.
• Note that we can raise, voice, or express our doubts about something

The meeting will give you an opportunity to voice any doubts you may have about the project.

• Note the following expressions:

I knew without a shadow of a doubt that he was guilty.

He may not have been telling the truth, but I felt I had to give him the benefit of the doubt

He says the building will be ready on time, but I have my doubts.

• Note the following common expression:

Doubts have arisen over the reliability of the new air-traffic control system.