-to be kind, thoughtful, and generous.

-having good intentions, even if the results are not perfect.

– to mean well.

e.g., Despite his occasional clumsiness, he volunteers tirelessly because he has his heart in the right place.

-Even though he had little to give,

he always helped those in need. His heart was in the right place.

Grandma has her heart in the right place, but her presents are so crazy.

-Gerri has her heart in the right place, but honestly, she usually just gets in the way when we’re trying to do work.

Tradução: ter boas intenções, ser de bom coração, mesmo que as ações ou palavras nem sempre sejam as melhores.