mean well
US /miːn wel/
UK /miːn wel/
1.
tener buenas intenciones
to have good intentions, even if the results are not good
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I know he didn't mean to offend you; he just means well.
Sé que no quiso ofenderte; él solo tiene buenas intenciones.
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Despite her clumsy attempts, she always means well.
A pesar de sus torpes intentos, ella siempre tiene buenas intenciones.