Meaning of 'Ivory tower'
What does the saying 'Ivory tower' mean?
Idiom: Ivory tower
Meaning:
People who live in ivory towers are detached from the world around them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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