mean well
Definition
C2 to do what you think will be helpful, although by doing it you might cause problems without intending to: I know he means well, but he just gets in the way. → See also well meaningKind and thoughtful
(Definition of mean well from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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