The idiom 'to have your heart in the right place' means to be a good, kind, and well-intentioned person. It suggests that someone's intentions are good, even if their actions aren't always perfect.
La expresión 'to have your heart in the right place' significa ser una buena persona, amable y bien intencionada. Indica que las intenciones de alguien son buenas, aunque sus acciones no siempre lo sean.
| Idiom | to have your heart in the right place |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be kind and thoughtful |
| Examples | - She's always ready with help or a kind word. Her heart is in the right place. - His heart is in the right place, but he doesn't always realize that people don't want his help or advice. - His ambition may have outstretched his means, but at least his heart was in the right place. - She may come off as a prima donna in her interviews, but her heart is in the right place when it comes to her fans. |
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