English Dictionary

out of the goodness of one's heart

prep_phrase

Motivated by genuine altruism, as opposed to self-serving incentives.

She donated all her savings to the charity out of the goodness of her heart.

意味（1）

Motivated by genuine altruism, as opposed to self-serving incentives.

You really think that conman offered you assistance out of the goodness of his heart? Doubtful. He must be working an angle.