He means well

exp.

Irish for: he is a disaster, but a sincere one.

In use

He painted de kitchen orange while we were away. Ah, he means well.

Lawrence Muck's posh English
Lawrence Muck

Shall I translate it into posh English for you, horsebox?

Charmed, I'm sure. Here it is in posh English.

He painted the kitchen orange in our absence. Still, his intentions were honourable.

Questions

What does he means well mean in Ireland?

Irish for: he is a disaster, but a sincere one.

How do you use he means well in a sentence?

“He painted de kitchen orange while we were away. Ah, he means well.”

Updated

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