mean well

Meaning

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   to have good intentions, although their effect may not be good

   I'm sorry, I know you mean well.

In the movies · 8

• I'm sorry, I know you mean well.Avengers: Age of Ultron2015
• He really means well, you know? He's just a little crazy.Whatever Works2009
• If... if you mean well, now go with me and with this holy man into the chantry by.Twelfth Night2012
• No. I mean... Well, no.This Is 402012
• I know you mean well.The French Dispatch2021
• They mean well, but they have no idea what real people go through.Get Out2017
• - What do you mean? - Well, look at you.Black Mirror: Bandersnatch2018
• - What do you mean? - Well, I...Searching2018

Learn it in full scenes

• Whatever Works2009
  • Boris Breaks the Fourth Wall
  • Boris Panics and Jumps Out the Window
  • Boris Takes Melodie In
• Twelfth Night2012
  • Orsino's Speech on Music and Love
  • Viola Disguises Herself as a Man
  • Sir Andrew Boasts About Dancing

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