Id | in_the_loop_393 |
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Idiom | IVORY TOWER |
Definition | an isolated environment where one is out of touch with everyday reality; a place of retreat where one concentrates on intellectual rather than everyday matters |
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Extra Info | The expression suggests an ivory (white) tower high above the masses. An ivory tower is often associated with an academic or university environment, which is said to be isolated from the real world, e.g., business and politics. |
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