take a dim view of someone or something

take a dim view of someone or something
take a dim view of someone or something
to disapprove of someone or something. •

Of all the boys, the teacher likes Dave the least. She takes a dim view of him.

I take a dim view of that law.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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