if only the tsar knew

English

Etymology

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

Phrase

if only the tsar knew

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

Alternative forms

if only the czar knew

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