mean no harm

mean (one) no harm

To have no intention of causing harm, offense, or negative effects (to one). I'm so sorry that my comments got you fired—I swear, I meant no harm! Please, put down the gun, I mean you no harm.
See also: harm, mean, no
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

mean (somebody) no ˈharm

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not mean (somebody) any ˈharm

not have any intention of hurting somebody: Try not to worry about what he said. I know you thought he was rude, but he didn’t mean any harm by it.
See also: harm, mean, no
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • mean (one) no harm
  • not mean (one) any harm
  • taught
  • teach (one) a lesson
  • teach a lesson
  • teach somebody a lesson
  • teaching
  • harm
  • not harm a hair of someone's head
  • not harm a hair on (one's) head
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