your, his, etc. heart is in the right place

(one's) heart is in the right place

(One) means well or is good at heart, even if they don't always do the right thing; (one) is well intentioned. His speech at the wedding was horribly embarrassing, but his heart was definitely in the right place. I know your heart is in the right place, but you're actually being very unhelpful at the moment. Honey, your heart may be in the right place, but you're kind of making a mess right now.

See also: heart, place, right

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your, his, etc. heart is in the right ˈplace

used to say that somebody’s intentions are kind and sincere even though they sometimes do the wrong thing: I know she gets angry sometimes, but basically her heart is in the right place.

See also: heart, place, right

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