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come from a good place

idiom
Meaning

To be motivated by decency, kindness, or good intentions.


Examples
SIMPLE

I know his advice comes from a good place.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though her criticism was hard to hear, I knew it came from a good place.

COMPLEX

Although his blunt feedback initially caused offense, he assured his colleagues that his concerns came from a good place and a desire for the team to succeed.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    as if someone owns the place

    Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

  4. 04

    as they come

    As it is possible to be.

  5. 05

    better place

    Heaven; happiness after death.

  6. 06

    blow to kingdom come

    To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).

  7. 07

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

  8. 08

    Christmas come early

    Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.

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