come from a good place: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    worldwideUSUKneutralinformal
    • To be motivated by sincere, well‑intentioned feelings or aims, even if the outcome is mistaken or problematic.

    Examples

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    • Even though her advice was a bit harsh, it clearly came from a good place and was meant to help.

      Even though her advice was a bit harsh, it clearly came from a good place and was meant to help.

    • I know his criticism seems unfair, but it does come from a good place, aiming to push us to improve.

      I know his criticism seems unfair, but it does come from a good place, aiming to push us to improve.

    • They apologized because their intentions came from a good place, despite the misunderstanding caused.

      They apologized because their intentions came from a good place, despite the misunderstanding caused.

  • 2.

    worldwideUSUKneutral
    • To originate in a positive or morally wholesome background or set of influences.

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    • Her charitable actions come from a good place, rooted in her family’s strong values.

      Her charitable actions come from a good place, rooted in her family’s strong values.

    • The organization’s policies come from a good place, promoting fairness and inclusion throughout.

      The organization’s policies come from a good place, promoting fairness and inclusion throughout.

    • When he speaks about helping others, it’s clear that he comes from a good place in life.

      When he speaks about helping others, it’s clear that he comes from a good place in life.

Examples:

  • EN: I have ruined us... as you pointed out... but I do believe my actions come from a good place.
    ES: Nos arruiné... como señalaste... pero mis acciones son bienintencionadas.
    ID: Aku telah menghancurkan kita... Seperti yang kau tuduhkan... tapi aku yakin tindakanku datangnya dari tujuan yang baik.
  • EN: You come from a good place, but this could lead you to be a bit possessive over people in 2018.
    HI: आप एक अच्छी जगह से आते हैं, लेकिन यह आपको 2018 में लोगों के प्रति थोड़ा प्रभावित कर सकता है।
  • EN: It might come from a good place and he might want to change, but it's too early to say, "Yeah, I've changed."
    ID: Itu mungkin jujur dan dia ingin berubah, tapi terlalu dini untuk mengatakan, "Ya, aku sudah berubah."
  • EN: And while intentions come from a good place, some statements and remarks can be interpreted negatively.
    TE: ఉద్దేశ్యాలు మంచి ప్రదేశం నుండి వచ్చినప్పుడు, కొన్ని ప్రకటనలు మరియు వ్యాఖ్యలు ప్రతికూలంగా వివరించబడతాయి.
  • EN: While these sentiments come from a good place, they can create distance in a marriage.
    TE: ఈ మనోభావాలు మంచి ప్రదేశం నుండి వచ్చినప్పటికీ, అవి వివాహంలో దూరాన్ని సృష్టించగలవు.
  • EN: However it did come from a good place.
    TE: మంచి బ్యాక్గ్రౌండ్ నుంచి వచ్చినప్పటికీ ఆయనకు ఆ కోరిక ఉంది.
  • EN: come from a good place.
    TE: కొంత మర్మమైన ప్రదేశం నుండి రావడానికి.
  • EN: Such a talented writer and the stories come from a good place.
    TE: ఈ సినిమా కథ, కథనాలు అంత గొప్పగా ఏం లేవన్నది ఫస్ట్ షో నుండి వస్తున్న టాక్.
  • EN: You come from a good place.
    TE: మీరు కొరత ఉన్న ప్రదేశం నుండి వస్తున్నారు.
  • EN: He's apparently done good things for women in film, and his desire to do this project seems to come from a good place.
    TE: దాన్ని బట్టి ఆయన అభిమానులకి తన జీవితంలోఇచ్చిన స్థానమేంటో తెలుస్తోంది, సినిమాలో ఈ ఎపిసోడ్ ఆసక్తికరంగా సాగుతుందని తెలుస్తోంది.
  • EN: I've come from a good place.
    TE: - నేను ఒక గట్టి ప్రదేశం నుండి బయటకు వచ్చింది.

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