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Meaning of good tsar, bad boyars | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

an ideology that attributes good outcomes to the tsar, and bad outcomes to his inferior ministers (boyars).
Russian, historical
used to criticize situations in which high-ranking authorities disclaim responsibility for their policies and activities
figuratively

Equivalents

Русский царь хороший, бояре плохие

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

good wine needs no bush good work ain't cheap, cheap work ain't good good-day good-night goodbye, cruel world goodness knows