with the best of intentions



with the best of intentions

Aiming for a good or positive outcome. Often said after something has gone wrong. Although I planned the family reunion with the best intentions, it turned into hours of fighting between relatives.
See also: intention, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ted[ted]
Amor-Roman Mythology, Late Roman, Spanish, Portuguese
Dagon-Near Eastern Mythology
TopiTO-peeFinnish
Othelloo-THEL-o (English)Literature
GailGAYLEnglish