How to Pronounce "take a dim view of"
expression
TAYK uh DIM vyoo uhv
TAYK uh DIM vyoo ov
Definition
To disapprove of something or someone, or to see them in a negative way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪm/ /ˈvju/ /ˈəv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪm/ /vjˈuː/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh DIM vyoo uhv
UK
TAYK uh DIM vyoo ov
Listen in Context
Teachers often take a dim view of cheating in exams.
My parents take a dim view of staying up late.
She takes a dim view of fast food because it is unhealthy.
The city council takes a dim view of people littering in the park.