live in an ivory tower
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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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