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it's the thought that counts

it's the thought that counts proverb: when giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness behind the act is more important than any other consideration.

Proverb

it's the thought that counts

  1. When giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness behind the act is more important than any other consideration.
    • I know the gift he gave you for your wedding is not worth much, but I hope you'll understand it's the thought that counts.

Questions about it's the thought that counts

What does it's the thought that counts mean?
It's the thought that counts means when giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness behind the act is more important than any other consideration.
What part of speech is it's the thought that counts?
It's the thought that counts is a proverb.

Words near it's the thought that counts in the dictionary

  1. it's only a question of time
  2. it's raining
  3. it's snowing
  4. it's someone's funeral
  5. it's the hit dog that howls
  6. it's the thought that counts
  7. it's the truth, Ruth
  8. it's too expensive
  9. it's too late for sorry
  10. it's what's inside that counts
  11. it'sa

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