live in an ivory tower

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To lead an impractical existence removed from the pressures and troubles of everyday life: “Like most college professors, Clark lives in an ivory tower.”

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live in an ivory tower

Although he has an honourable record of political engagement, as far as most of humanity is concerned he might as well live in an ivory tower.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 2, 2018

Don't go live in an ivory tower, read the newspapers and involve yourself in the world - where do you think subjects come from if not the world?”

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2014

Don't go live in an ivory tower, read the newspapers and involve yourself in the world - where do you think subjects come from if not the world?

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2014

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