somebody’s heart is in the right place
US /ˈsʌm.bə.diz hɑːrt ɪz ɪn ðə raɪt pleɪs/
UK /ˈsʌm.bə.diz hɑːrt ɪz ɪn ðə raɪt pleɪs/
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used to say that someone is kind and means well, even if they make mistakes or cause problems
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She might be a bit clumsy, but her heart is in the right place.
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Even though he made a mess, you know his heart is in the right place.