take heart at something —(also: take heart from something) become more confident or encouraged by smth.:
- “I would have said the same of you,” he added wryly, and took heart at hearing Hugh laugh.
take something to heart—(also: take something to one’s heart)
1. consider smth. seriously; be affected by smth.:
- If you take this advice to heart, you will improve your singing a lot.
2. grieve or worry about smth.:
- She is a very sensitive person, who takes her troubles and disappointments to heart.