take kindly to

• Gostar de algo ou aceitar algo de boa vontade, geralmente usado em construções negativas para indicar desaprovação ou antipatia.

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.

   Aceitar bem

   • 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.