ivory tower

The phrase "ivory tower" typically refers to a metaphorical place or state of being where individuals or groups are isolated, distant, or disconnected from the realities and concerns of the outside world. It suggests a mental or physical space where individuals, often intellectuals or academics, are sheltered from the practical issues, problems, or experiences of everyday life. The ivory tower is associated with a sense of detachment, aloofness, or inaccessibility from the common concerns and struggles of the majority.