They are there to help but do not take instructions well.
Well, it has to be hard for a 44-year-old man to take daily instruction from his mother.
He was a prophet and took his instructions from God.
Women take instruction and direction in a far more personal manner than men.
If you are still in any doubt, take your client's instructions.
I'm afraid he took his instructions a bit too literally.
"She takes instruction well, and wishes only to be of service."
The man nodded and asked him if he had enough Spanish to take instruction.
What could this mean except that he took his instructions from the Boss?
Nevertheless, he took private instruction from someone on the faculty.