have one's heart in the right place
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have one's heart in the right place
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to mean well)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. être bien intentionné
Arnold made a mistake, but he had his heart in the right place and shouldn't be blamed.Arnold a commis une erreur, mais il était bien intentionné et ne mérite pas d'être réprimandé.
b. vouloir bien faire
I was able to forgive my brother easily because I knew he had his heart in the right place.J'ai facilement pardonné à mon frère parce que je savais qu'il voulait bien faire.
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