with a view to something/to doing something
with a view to (doing something)
Having the intention, purpose, or desire of doing something in the future. They offered her a training course with a view of moving her to upper management. He decided to help the thieves, with a view to keeping the spoils for himself. Of course, modern skyscrapers are designed with a view to withstanding such extreme weather conditions.
See also: view
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
with a view to
For the purpose of, aiming toward, as in A-frame houses were designed with a view to shedding heavy snow. This idiom was first recorded in 1728.
See also: view
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
with a view to
with the hope, aim, or intention of.See also: view
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
with a view to something/to doing something
(formal) with the plan or hope of doing something: He’s painting and decorating the house with a view to selling it for a good price.See also: something, view
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- do (something) for the best
- do, mean, etc. something for the best
- have half a mind to (do something)
- have half a mind to do something
- have something on your side
- have (someone or something) on (one's) side
- confess
- confess to
- confess to (someone or something)
- toss hat into the ring