kindly

look kindly on (someone or something)

To be receptive to, approving of, pleased by someone or something, or to show favor to someone or something. The community has so far looked kindly on the government's development plan for the area. Following the coup, the newly instated dictator did not look kindly on those who previously opposed him.
See also: kindly, look, on

look kindly upon (someone or something)

To be receptive to, approving of, pleased by someone or something, or to show favor to someone or something. The community has so far looked kindly upon the government's development plan for the area. Following the coup, the newly instated dictator did not look kindly upon those who previously opposed him.
See also: kindly, look, upon

not take kindly to (something)

To be unreceptive to, displeased by, or unwilling to accept a particular thing, behavior, or activity. Be careful—I hear they don't take kindly to strangers in that town. John just doesn't take kindly to criticism, which is why no one tells him what they really think.
See also: kindly, not, take

take kindly to (something)

To be receptive to, pleased by, or willing to accept a particular behavior or activity. (Usually used in negative constructions.) John just doesn't take kindly to criticism, which is why no one tells him what they really think. I'd take more kindly to your request if you didn't have such a nasty tone when you said it.
See also: kindly, take

thank you kindly

A very polite and friendly expression of gratitude to someone (for something). A: "Here are the documents you asked for, Mr. Lubbock." B: "Thank you kindly, Sarah." A: "That's a really nice dress, Mrs. Marshal." B: "Aw, that's so sweet. Thank you kindly, Billy!"
See also: kindly, thank

thanks kindly

A very polite and friendly expression of gratitude to someone (for something). A: "Here are the documents you asked for, Mr. Lubbock." B: "Thanks kindly, Sarah." A: "That's a really nice dress, Mrs. Marshal." B: "Aw, that's so sweet—thanks kindly, Billy!"
See also: kindly, thanks
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take kindly to something

to be agreeable to something. My father doesn't take kindly to anyone using his tools. I hope they'll take kindly to our request.
See also: kindly, take

Thank you kindly.

Thank you very much. Tom: May I give you a lift? Jane: Why, yes. Thank you kindly. Mary: That's a nice suit, and you wear it well. Charlie: Thankyou kindly, ma'am.
See also: kindly, thank
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

take kindly to

Be receptive to, attracted by, or pleased with, as in He'll take kindly to the criticism if it's constructive, or Henry won't take kindly to your stepping on his newly planted grass. This idiom uses kindly in the sense of "in a pleasant or agreeable manner." [c. 1800]
See also: kindly, take
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

look ˈkindly on/upon somebody/something

(formal) approve of somebody/something: He hoped they would look kindly on his request.
See also: kindly, look, on, somebody, something, upon

not take ˈkindly to somebody/something

find it difficult to accept somebody/something: I don’t take kindly to criticism from him. She didn’t take kindly to my suggestion.
See also: kindly, not, somebody, something, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

take kindly to

1. To be receptive to: take kindly to constructive criticism.
2. To be naturally attracted or fitted to; thrive on.
See also: kindly, take
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • be/have done with somebody/something
  • be in line with (someone or something)
  • better of
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • begin with
  • begin with (someone or something)
  • bird has flown, the
  • beware of
  • beware of (someone or something)
  • be rough on (someone or something)
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