Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
take a dim view of — To regard unfavourably • • • Main Entry: ↑view * * * take a dim/poor/view of phrase to not approve of something My boss takes a dim view of anyone who arrives late for meetings. Thesaurus: to disapprove of something or s … Useful english dictionary
take a dim view of — take a dim view (of (something)) to disapprove of something. Most bosses take a dim view of long lunches … New idioms dictionary
take a dim view — (of (something)) to disapprove of something. Most bosses take a dim view of long lunches … New idioms dictionary
take a dim view of — ► take a dim view of regard with disapproval. Main Entry: ↑dim … English terms dictionary
take a dim view of — index disapprove (condemn) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
take a dim view — If you take a dim view of something, you dislike or disapprove of it. My previous boss took a dim view of wearing casual clothes to work … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
take a dim view of — If you take a dim view of something, you disapprove of it. When Harry and Sally decided to live together without getting married, their grandparents took a dim view of the situation … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
take a dim view of something — take a dim view (of (something)) to disapprove of something. Most bosses take a dim view of long lunches … New idioms dictionary
take a dim view of somebody — take a dim view of sb/sth idiom to disapprove of sb/sth; to not have a good opinion of sb/sth • She took a dim view of my suggestion. Main entry: ↑dimidiom … Useful english dictionary
take a dim view of something — take a dim view of sb/sth idiom to disapprove of sb/sth; to not have a good opinion of sb/sth • She took a dim view of my suggestion. Main entry: ↑dimidiom … Useful english dictionary
take a dim view of — {v. phr.} 1. To have doubts about; feel unsure or anxious about. * /Tom took a dim view of his chances of passing the exam./ * /Betty hoped to go on a picnic, but she took a dim view of the weather./ 2. To be against; disapprove. * /John s father … Dictionary of American idioms
