take kindly to

• Reaccionar o recibir algo con agrado o aceptación; se usa especialmente en frases negativas para indicar desaprobación o aversión.

To be receptive, pleased, or accepting of something, typically used in negative constructions to indicate disapproval or dislike.

1. Accept or likeB2formal

   To be receptive or pleased by something; to accept something in a positive manner.

   Aceptar o gustar de algo

   • She did not take kindly to his criticism.
   • He took kindly to the new rules at work.
   • The old dog did not take kindly to the new puppy.