somebody’s heart is in the right place

má srdce na pravém místě

Neil's heart is in the right place. He wants to look after his people.

Does Friend agree that that would provide low-cost homes, a welcome boost to the housing market and reduce housing benefits? Mr. Friend's heart is in the right place, but I do not believe that his precise proposal would have the effect that he has in mind.

The British Government's heart is in the right place but I fear that anything requiring agreement in Europe will move at a snail's pace. (BNC-B)

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