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take a dim view of
vb. (context idiomatic English) To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.
Usage examples of "take a dim view of".
I may be able to use it as bait to draw him out in the open, but the customs authorities on both sides might take a dim view of my borrowing it.
President, that those Neanderthals at the Department of Defense will take a dim view of any attempt to prevent them from using these barbaric devices.
She had in the past made it clear that they were husband and wife, and that she would take a dim view of him vanishing.
Any Emperor is apt to take a dim view of the murder of another Emperor.
She seemed to know that you would take a dim view of such an idea.