if only the tsar knew

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Etymology[edit]

A phrase attributed to Russian peasants who suffered mistreatment in the tsarist era. Compare German wenn das der Führer wüsste.

Phrase[edit]

if only the tsar knew

  1. If somebody at the top of an abusive hierarchy were aware of the abuses, they might take action to stop them.

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