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Meaning of take a dim view of | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

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

idiomatic

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

take a dip take a dirt nap take a dive take a dookie take a dump take a fall out of

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