Professor Nebelmacher has no idea of the cost of living; he lives in an ivory tower.
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live in an ivory tower — A person who lives in an ivory tower has a lifestyle that preserves them from the problems and difficulties experienced by others. You re completely out of touch it s time to come out of your ivory tower and see what s going on! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
live in an ivory tower — {v. phr.} To be blind to real life; live an unrealistically sheltered existence. * /Professor Nebelmacher has no idea of the cost of living; he lives in an ivory tower./ … Dictionary of American idioms
live in an ivory tower — {v. phr.} To be blind to real life; live an unrealistically sheltered existence. * /Professor Nebelmacher has no idea of the cost of living; he lives in an ivory tower./ … Dictionary of American idioms
ivory tower — People who live in ivory towers are detached from the world around them … The small dictionary of idiomes
Ivory Tower — The term Ivory Tower originates in the Biblical Song of Solomon (7,4), and was later used as an epithet for Mary. From the 19th century it has been, originally ironically, used to designate a world or atmosphere where intellectuals engage in… … Wikipedia
ivory tower — People who live in ivory towers are detached from the world around them. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Ivory tower — People who live in ivory towers are detached from the world around them … Dictionary of English idioms
ivory tower — /aɪvəri ˈtaʊə/ (say uyvuhree towuh) noun 1. a place withdrawn from the world and worldly acts and attitudes. 2. a social environment characterised by an attitude of aloofness from or contempt for worldly matters or behaviour. {translation of… …
Operation Ivory Coast — Coordinates: 21°8′39.68″N 105°29′45.17″E / 21.1443556°N 105.4958806°E / 21.1443556; 105.4958806 … Wikipedia
List of The Dark Tower characters — The Dark Tower is a series of seven novels written by American author Stephen King, which incorporate multiple genres including fantasy, science fantasy, horror and western. Below are The Dark Tower characters that come into play as the series… … Wikipedia
