view

as far as someone is concerned and so far as someone is concerned

from the point of view of someone. Bob: Isn't this cake good? Alice: Yes, indeed. This is the best cake I have ever eaten as far as I'm concerned. As far as we are concerned, anything at all would be fine for dinner.

See also: concerned, far

as far as something is concerned and so far as something is concerned

having to do with something; pertaining to something; as for something. This bill? As far as that's concerned, the committee will have to take care of it. As far as the roof's concerned, it will just have to last another year.

See also: concerned, far

as I see it and in my opinion; in my view

Fig. the way I think about it. Tom: This matter is not as bad as some would make it out to be. Alice: Yes. This whole affair has been overblown, as I see it. Bob: You're as wrong as can be. John: In my view, you are wrong.

See also: see

bird's-eye view 

1. Lit. a view seen from high above. We got a bird's-eye view of Cleveland as the plane began its descent. From the top of the church tower you get a splendid bird's-eye view of the village.

2. Fig. a brief survey of something; a hasty look at something. The course provides a bird's-eye view of the works of Mozart, but it doesn't deal with them in enough detail for your purpose. All you need is a bird's-eye view of the events of World War II to pass the test.

bring someone or something into view

to cause someone or something to be seen or to be visible. A bright light brought the sleeping cattle into view. Please bring your child into view.

See also: bring

come into sight and come into view

to become visible; to move closer so as to be seen. The tall buildings of the city came into sight first. A large herd of elephants came into view in the distance.

See also: come, sight

fade from view

[for a sight] to fade away, typically owing to loss of light or distance. The scene faded from view as the stage lights dimmed. My house faded from view as we drove down the long road to town.

See also: fade

flash into view

Fig. to move quickly into view. Suddenly, a doe and her fawn flashed into view. A bright parrot flashed into view and squawked raucously.

See also: flash

from my perspective and from where I stand; from my point of view; the way I see it

Fig. in my own opinion. Mary: What do you think of all this? Tom: From my perspective, it is just terrible. Bob: From my point of view, this looks like a very good deal. Bill: That's good for you. I stand to lose money on it. Alice: From where I stand, it appears that you're going to have to pay a lot of money to get this matter settled. Sue: I'll pay anything. I just want to get all this behind me.

See also: perspective

in view of something

in consideration of something; because of something. In view of the high cost of gasoline, I sold my car. I won't invite John to the meeting in view of his attitude.

on view

visible; on public display. The painting will be on view at the museum. III pull the shades so that we won't be on view.

point of view

a way of thinking about something; [someone's] viewpoint; an attitude or expression of self-interest. From my point of view, all this talk is a waste of time. lean understand her point of view. She has made some good observations about the problem.

See also: point

take a dim view of someone or something

to disapprove of someone or something. Of all the boys, the teacher likes Dave the least. She takes a dim view of him. I take a dim view of that law.

See also: dim, take

with a view to doing something and with an eye to doing something

with the intention of doing something. I came to this school with a view to getting a degree. The mayor took office with an eye to improving the town.

See also: doing

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a bird's eye view

a view from a very high place which allows you to see a large area We had a bird's eye view of the old town from the top of the city walls.

See also: eye

a ringside seat/view

if you have a ringside seat, you are in a good position to watch what is happening at an event If there's going to be a confrontation between management and the unions, I'd like a ringside seat.

See also: seat

a worm's eye view  (British & Australian)

if you have a worm's eye view of something, you only know or understand a part of it, usually the worst or least important part Set in the Paris underworld, the novel provides us with a worm's eye view of society.

See also: eye

take the long view

to think about the effects that something will have in the future instead of in the present If you take the long view, of course, you can regard staff training as an investment for the company.

See also: long, take

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a bird's eye view

the appearance of something seen from above The large painting offers a bird's eye view that shows the layout of the ancient city.

Usage notes: sometimes used to show how an animal's view is different: A basement window gives you a dog's eye view of the world - all you see is the bottom of the fire hydrant and passing feet on the sidewalk.

See also: eye

in view of something

considering something In view of the late hour, we'll have to put off that discussion until our next meeting. Related vocabulary: in (the) light of something

on view

in a place to be seen by anyone Plans for the new park are on view at the library this week.

take a dim view (of something)

to disapprove of something Most bosses take a dim view of long lunches.

See also: dim, take

take the long view also take the longer view

to think about the effects that something will have in the future If you take the long view, computer training for your staff is an investment in increased productivity.

Related vocabulary: in the long term

See also: long, take