take a dim view of sth

/tˈeɪk ɐ dˈɪm vjˈuː ɒv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

/tˈeɪk ɐ dˈɪm vjˈuː ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

[phrase]

to take a dim view of sth

[PHRASE]

to regard something or someone with disapproval, particularly because of one's negative opinions

Examples

1. My family took a dim view of the Soviet Union.

2. And then you use some material to suggest that he took a dim view of Chinese law and he didn't believe that history was important.

3. In fact, Putin takes a dim view of the internet and has said before that it is a CIA project- which is tin-foil hat level of crazy right there.

4. This lady had been divorced twice and because the British government and the Church of England took a dim view of the king marrying a divorcee, Edward had to step down as King if he wanted to get married.