ivory tower in Italian

ivory tower in Italian is torre d'avorio, torre eburnea.

ivory tower in Italian

torre d'avorio

noun

(idiomatic) A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.

torre eburnea

noun

(idiomatic) A sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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