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Heart's Place Intentions Heart Kevin Messes Well Meaning Kindhearted

Idiom Heart's in the Right Place
Example Kevin messes up sometimes, but his heart's in the right place.
Meaning to be well-meaning and kindhearted; to have good intentions even though mistakes occur
Origin Everyone's heart is right in the middle of the chest. Since the heart is often considered the center of one's emotions and feelings, this expression means that even if what you try to do comes out wrong, your intentions are right.

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