Meaning of the word "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" in English
What does "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the road to hell is paved with good intentions
US /ðə roʊd tuː hɛl ɪz peɪvd wɪð ɡʊd ɪnˈtɛn.ʃənz/
UK /ðə rəʊd tuː hɛl ɪz peɪvd wɪð ɡʊd ɪnˈtɛn.ʃənz/
Idiom
proverbial expression meaning that good intentions do not guarantee good outcomes, and may even lead to bad results if not acted upon or if executed poorly
Example:
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He meant well when he tried to fix the plumbing himself, but the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
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The policy was designed to help the poor, but it ended up causing inflation; truly, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.