take instructions

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.

Women take instruction and direction in a far more personal manner than men.

He was a prophet and took his instructions from God.

"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.

If you are still in any doubt, take your client's instructions.

I'm afraid he took his instructions a bit too literally.

Nevertheless, he took private instruction from someone on the faculty.

What could this mean except that he took his instructions from the Boss?