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3. not take kindly to

not take kindly to

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not take kindly to somebody/something

to not be pleased by someone or something He did not take kindly to instruction or advice. Society did not take kindly to women who wanted a career in those days.

See also: kindly, not, take

not take kindly to something

to be angered by something Gomez, who had a great deal of experience, did not take kindly to advice.

See also: kindly, not, take