take a dim view of
Look upon critically
To take a dim view of something is to regard it with disapproval or skepticism.
The expression suggests looking at something through poor light—unable to see its merits clearly.
My parents took a dim view of my plan to drop out of college.
The committee takes a dim view of late submissions.
It typically signals that someone in authority or with influence finds something objectionable or unwise.
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- disapproveJudge as wrong
- raise an eyebrowExpress wordless skepticism
- deploreCondemn as wrong
- discountenanceWithhold approval from
deprecate · turn up one's nose · dislike · condemn · distrust · misgivings · object · denounce · scorn · displeasure · wariness · censure · disesteem · disfavor · question · criticize · uncertainty · suspect