Anonymous He meant good What does it mean exactly? We really don't say it that way. " We use it in a situation in which a person tries to help another person, but ends up doing him harm.
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AnonymousHe meant good
What does it mean exactly?
In which contect can I use it?We really don't say it that way.
You can say "He meant well," or "He meant to do good," where "good" is a noun, like "harm."
We use it in a situation in which a person tries to help another person, but ends up doing him harm.
Sometimes it can refer to a