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".
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