take a dim view of

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take a dim view of (third-person singular simple present takes a dim view of, present participle taking a dim view of, simple past took a dim view of, past participle taken a dim view of)

  1. (idiomatic) To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.
    Philip takes a dim view of people calling him "Flip".
    • 2012, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Ratburger, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN:
      The creepy man was only using the same vehicle for catching rats that he did for frying burgers! Zoe was no expert, but was pretty sure the government’s Food Standard Agency would take a very dim view of this.