take a dim view of
To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My boss takes a dim view of being late.”
“The neighbors take a dim view of loud music playing late at night.”
“The committee takes a dim view of any proposal that lacks a clear budget and a realistic timeline for completion.”
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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bird's-eye view
The view from directly or high above.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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dim and distant
Of a very long time ago, so as to be almost forgotten.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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get taken in
To be fooled; to fall for.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
Last updated August 10, 2026