take a dim view of
take a dim view (of someone or something)
To view (something) unfavorably; to disapprove (of something). I'm afraid the administration is taking a dim view of that legislation, so it will most likely get vetoed. Even though you might think it's a minor offense, the authorities still take a dim view. So far the boss has taken a dim view of the new intern.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take a dim view of someone or something
to disapprove of someone or something. Of all the boys, the teacher likes Dave the least. She takes a dim view of him. I take a dim view of that law.
See also: dim, of, take, view
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
take a dim view of
Regard disapprovingly, as in I take a dim view of meeting every single week. This idiom, which uses dim in the sense of "unfavorable," was first recorded in 1947
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
take a dim (or poor) view of
regard someone or something with disapproval. 1996 C. J. Stone Fierce Dancing He says that…the Home Office…take a dim view of lifers talking to the press.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
take a dim/poor ˈview of somebody/something
disagree with or dislike somebody/something: Farmers tend to take a dim view of the public walking over their land. The judge said he took a very poor view of their behaviour.See also: dim, of, poor, somebody, something, take, view
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
take a dim view of, to
To disapprove. Today dim is only rarely used in the sense of “unfavorable,” as it is here. This metaphor dates from the mid-twentieth century. H. Grieve used it in Something in Country Air (1947): “Mr. Everard took a dim view of his youngest niece.”
See also: dim, take, view
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
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