heart is in the right place

phrase

: having as one's intention trying to do good things

She's not too smart, but at least her heart is in the right place.

Examples of heart is in the right place in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your heart is in the right place, and the goal is a good one. — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Out of the loop are Elizabeth’s brother, John (Ewan Miller), whose heart is in the right place, but who’s married to Laurette (Catherine Hannay), whose heart is not. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026

But Coop's heart is in the right place. — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026

Melton’s character, Austin, is a former athlete and aspiring physical therapist who has a bit of a himbo vibe, but his heart is in the right place—at the start of the series, anyway. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026

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