mean (something) for the best

To intend for one's actions to produce a positive outcome. I meant that for the best—I really wasn't trying to hurt your feelings.

do, mean, etc. something for the ˈbest

do or say something in order to achieve a good result or to help somebody: I just don’t know what to do for the best. I’m sorry if my advice offended you — I meant it for the best.

词组	mean (something) for the best
释义	mean (something) for the best mean (something) for the best To intend for one's actions to produce a positive outcome. I meant that for the best—I really wasn't trying to hurt your feelings. See also: mean Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. do, mean, etc. something for the ˈbest do or say something in order to achieve a good result or to help somebody: I just don’t know what to do for the best. I’m sorry if my advice offended you — I meant it for the best. See also: something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: mean to say (one's) day in court an all-out effort (one's) better nature (from) top to toe get the best of (someone or something) get/have the best of something (there's) no peace/rest for the wicked (one's) old man (one's) old lady
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