disapprove of

disapprove of (someone or something)

To regard someone or something as unacceptable or inappropriate. The boss frequently disapproves of our very long lunches on Friday afternoons. My mother disapproves of the length of my skirt, but I think it's just fine.

disapprove of someone or something

to object to someone or something. I disapprove of her choice for maid of honor. Do you disapprove of me?

See also: disapprove, of

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

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disapprove
disapprove of (someone or something)
the whole (something) bit
the whole bit
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the... thing
the whole thing
the whole (something) thing
be not the done thing
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References in periodicals archive

The relationship between following the news closely and being more likely to disapprove of the investigation is not merely a function of Republicans (who largely oppose the investigation) disproportionately paying close attention to national political news.

Americans Divided on Investigating Bush-Era Interrogations; Forty-seven percent approve and 49% disapprove

Congressional Republicans fare even worse: by a 69-22 percent margin voters disapprove of their performance.

Over 7 in 10 Americans dissatisfied with direction country is going

The poll said that 50 percent of American voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling his job, as compared to 45 percent who approve, a drop of seven percentage points since May.

Half of Americans disapprove Obama's way of handling his job: Poll

Synopsis: Gallup surveys conducted around the world last year suggest a link between the extent to which people in some regions are connected via electronic communications, including Internet access in the home, and their likelihood to disapprove of the job performance of U.S.

U.S. Faces Challenges With Communications Users Abroad; In some regions, link between home Internet access and U.S. disapproval

Among independents, 44 percent approve and 46 percent disapprove of Obama's job performance.

US voters equally divided on Obama's performance as President: Poll

Synopsis: Only 9% of Americans say they disapprove of president-elect Barack Obama's choice of megachurch pastor Rick Warren to give the prayer at Tuesday's Inauguration, while 39% approve and the rest say they don't know enough about it to have an opinion.

Poll: Little Objection to Rick Warren Giving Inaugural Prayer; Only 9% object to Obama's selection of Warren to give prayer on Tuesday

The poll said that 46 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing.

At 46 percent, Obama job approval ratings at lowest level for year: Poll

At the country level, Americans (66%) and Canadians (54%) surveyed in August and September 2007 were the most likely to say they disapprove of China's leadership.

China's Leadership Unknown to Many; Europe only region where residents more likely to disapprove than approve

Most of the one in five voters who disapprove of the decision think US troops should stay longer.

Over 7 in 10 Americans support Obama's Afghan withdrawal plan: Poll

PRINCETON, NJ -- Fifty percent of Americans now say they strongly disapprove of President George W.

Half of Americans Strongly Disapprove of Bush Performance; Republicans maintain more positive view

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Majority of Americans disapprove of President Barack Obama's management of the Afghanistan war, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Low American support for Obama's management of Afghan war: Poll

Many Americans disapprove of Congress because of party bickering or disagreements with the way Congress operates.

Perceived Inaction Largely Behind Low Ratings of Congress; 48% of Americans disapprove of Congress for perceived lack of action

The only issue where most did not strongly disapprove of Obama's work was education, on which they were closely divided.

Most Americans unhappy with Obama's approach on country's most divisive issues

More than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Bush and the Republicans in Congress, while 55% disapprove of the Democrats in Congress.

Little Change in Job Ratings of Bush or Congressional Parties; Republicans in Congress trail Democrats and Bush in approval

Obama's overall job-approval rating stands at 50 percent, equaling his low point in Post-ABC polling; 47 percent disapprove of the job he is doing.

Washington Post-ABC News poll finds Obama reaching a new low

词组	disapprove of
释义	disapprove of disapprove of (someone or something) To regard someone or something as unacceptable or inappropriate. The boss frequently disapproves of our very long lunches on Friday afternoons. My mother disapproves of the length of my skirt, but I think it's just fine. See also: disapprove, of Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. disapprove of someone or something to object to someone or something. I disapprove of her choice for maid of honor. Do you disapprove of me? See also: disapprove, of McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: disapprove disapprove of (someone or something) the whole (something) bit the whole bit the... bit the... thing the whole thing the whole (something) thing be not the done thing bring something to light References in periodicals archive The relationship between following the news closely and being more likely to disapprove of the investigation is not merely a function of Republicans (who largely oppose the investigation) disproportionately paying close attention to national political news. Americans Divided on Investigating Bush-Era Interrogations; Forty-seven percent approve and 49% disapprove Congressional Republicans fare even worse: by a 69-22 percent margin voters disapprove of their performance. Over 7 in 10 Americans dissatisfied with direction country is going The poll said that 50 percent of American voters disapprove of the way Obama is handling his job, as compared to 45 percent who approve, a drop of seven percentage points since May. Half of Americans disapprove Obama's way of handling his job: Poll Synopsis: Gallup surveys conducted around the world last year suggest a link between the extent to which people in some regions are connected via electronic communications, including Internet access in the home, and their likelihood to disapprove of the job performance of U.S. U.S. Faces Challenges With Communications Users Abroad; In some regions, link between home Internet access and U.S. disapproval Among independents, 44 percent approve and 46 percent disapprove of Obama's job performance. US voters equally divided on Obama's performance as President: Poll Synopsis: Only 9% of Americans say they disapprove of president-elect Barack Obama's choice of megachurch pastor Rick Warren to give the prayer at Tuesday's Inauguration, while 39% approve and the rest say they don't know enough about it to have an opinion. Poll: Little Objection to Rick Warren Giving Inaugural Prayer; Only 9% object to Obama's selection of Warren to give prayer on Tuesday The poll said that 46 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing. At 46 percent, Obama job approval ratings at lowest level for year: Poll At the country level, Americans (66%) and Canadians (54%) surveyed in August and September 2007 were the most likely to say they disapprove of China's leadership. China's Leadership Unknown to Many; Europe only region where residents more likely to disapprove than approve Most of the one in five voters who disapprove of the decision think US troops should stay longer. Over 7 in 10 Americans support Obama's Afghan withdrawal plan: Poll PRINCETON, NJ -- Fifty percent of Americans now say they strongly disapprove of President George W. Half of Americans Strongly Disapprove of Bush Performance; Republicans maintain more positive view Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Majority of Americans disapprove of President Barack Obama's management of the Afghanistan war, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Low American support for Obama's management of Afghan war: Poll Many Americans disapprove of Congress because of party bickering or disagreements with the way Congress operates. Perceived Inaction Largely Behind Low Ratings of Congress; 48% of Americans disapprove of Congress for perceived lack of action The only issue where most did not strongly disapprove of Obama's work was education, on which they were closely divided. Most Americans unhappy with Obama's approach on country's most divisive issues More than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Bush and the Republicans in Congress, while 55% disapprove of the Democrats in Congress. Little Change in Job Ratings of Bush or Congressional Parties; Republicans in Congress trail Democrats and Bush in approval Obama's overall job-approval rating stands at 50 percent, equaling his low point in Post-ABC polling; 47 percent disapprove of the job he is doing. Washington Post-ABC News poll finds Obama reaching a new low
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