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taking a dim view of

taking a dim view of is the present participle and gerund of take a dim view of.

Meaning of take a dim view of

Verb

take a dim view of (third-person singular simple present takes a dim view of, present participle taking a dim view of, simple past took a dim view of, past participle taken a dim view of)

  1. (idiomatic) To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.
    • Philip takes a dim view of people calling him "Flip".

Questions about taking a dim view of

What is taking a dim view of the present participle and gerund of?
Taking a dim view of is the present participle and gerund of take a dim view of.

Words near taking a dim view of in the dictionary

  1. taking a cotton to
  2. taking a crack at
  3. taking a crap
  4. taking a decision
  5. taking a deep breath
  6. taking a dim view of
  7. taking a dip
  8. taking a dive
  9. taking a dookie
  10. taking a dump
  11. taking a fall

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