Out the goodness of (one's) heart In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "out the goodness of (one's) heart", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-06-05 11:06

out of the kindness of someone's heart

Out the goodness of (one's) heart phrase figurative

If you do something out of the goodness of your heart, you do because of your altruistic generosity or goodwill.

Mary donated 1000$ to the orphanage out of the goodness of her heart.

Jack agreed to lend her money out of the goodness of his heart.

Dan jumped into the river to rescue the child out of the goodness of his heart.

Ministering angel shall my sister be

A ministering angel is a kind-hearted person, providing help, support and comfort for people

out of the goodness of your heart

Kindness; out of personal generosity and not because you have been asked or expect a reward

benevolent overlord

A person, group, or government which has power and control but does not act tyrannically

Treat other people in a kind way that you would like them to treat you

love begets love

If you behave lovingly or kindly to someone, they will behave in a similar way to yourself or to others.

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