Idiom Breakdown

take a dim view of

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Definition

To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.

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In Context

"Philip takes a dim view of people calling him "Flip"."
"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."