To be kind-hearted, sympathetic or well-meaning; have good intentions. All the tramps and stray dogs in the neighborhood knew that Mrs. Brown's heart was in the right place. Tom looks very rough but his heart is in the right place.
HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE
Meaning of HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012