"if only the tsar knew" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: A phrase attributed to Russian peasants who suffered mistreatment in the tsarist era. Compare German wenn das der Führer wüsste. Etymology templates: {{cog|de|wenn das der Führer wüsste}} German wenn das der Führer wüsste Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} 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. Synonyms: if only the czar knew
    Sense id: en-if_only_the_tsar_knew-en-phrase-HwgPpS5G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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