take a poor view of (someone or something)
take a poor view of (someone or something)
To view someone or something unfavorably; to disapprove of someone or something. I'm afraid the administration is taking a poor view of that legislation, so it will most likely get vetoed. The authorities take a poor view of any kind of fraud, even what you might think is a minor offense. So far the boss has taken a poor view of the new intern.
See also: of, poor, take, view
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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
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