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Road to hell is paved with good intentions meaning

What does the saying 'Road to hell is paved with good intentions' mean?

Idiom: Road to hell is paved with good intentions

Meaning:

When people say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, they mean that positive intentions may have negative outcomes.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Religion | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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