heart is in the right place

one's intensions are good despite indications to the contrary

He often insults others by what he says but his heart is in the right place

by David Charbonneau July 7, 2006

heart is in the right place

if someone's heart is in the right place, they are a good and kind person even if they do not always seem to be.

Sanjay's a bit annoying sometimes but his heart is in the right place.

by Arunabh Das Sharma June 17, 2008