Accepts a new idea or piece of advice (5,2,5)

I believe the answer is:

takes on board

'accepts a new idea or piece of advice' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Another definition for takes on board that I've seen is " Accepts a new idea or piece of advice".)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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