How to Pronounce "come from a good place"
expression
KUHM-frum-uh-GOOD-place
kuhm-from-uh-GOOD-place
Definition
To have good intentions or to be motivated by kindness, even if the result is not perfect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈpɫeɪs
British English
kˈʌm/ /fɹˈɒm/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /plˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-frum-uh-GOOD-place
UK
kuhm-from-uh-GOOD-place
Listen in Context
His advice comes from a good place.
Their criticism comes from a good place.
She means well and always comes from a good place.
I know your suggestion comes from a good place, but I'm not ready to talk yet.