I don't mean that in a bad way - a way to cover up your hatred for someone by pretending you'

a way to cover up your hatred for someone by pretending you're being nice

I said you're a f***ing mess, but I don't mean that in a bad way, I mean it in a good way

You're the worst, but I don't mean that in a bad way, I mean it in a good way

I just told your mom you were a f***ing disaster, but I don't mean that in a bad way