take advice
Example Sentences
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But the role of family is not to be a caretaker to someone who has shown repeatedly that they are unwilling or unable to listen to reason, take advice and live a functioning life.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
He said he will take advice over claiming compensation.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025
But they’re not about to take advice about messaging from someone who would like them to lose.
From Salon • Jul. 29, 2024
Mr. Emhoff adds for emphasis, “He’s the last person I’m going to take advice from.”
From New York Times • May 21, 2024
That is: “He who can’t take advice, won’t live to a ripe old age.”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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