Ivory tower

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounA sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.

"Such a proposal looks fine from an ivory tower, but it could never work in real life."

2.AdjectiveSeparated from reality and practical matters; overly academic.

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