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Watch from your bell tower

Proverbs and sayings

Phraseologism: Watch from your bell tower.

Meaning: Judging someone, something only from their personal positions, from the point of view of local needs, is one-sided (about limitedness, narrowness of views, horizons) (disapproved).

Origin: The expression is actually Russian, but appeared, according to one version, under the influence of French. "patriotisme du clocher" - "local patriotism" (literally "bell tower patriotism"). The word "clocher" - "bell tower" in French in a number of phraseological units symbolizes parochial, narrow interests, petty-bourgeois limitations. According to another version, the expression is associated with the use of bell towers in Russian villages. Since the bell tower was the tallest building, it served in the old days as an observation and guard post. From the bell tower one could notice a fire or the approach of enemies, and by striking the bell - to warn of danger (cf. "to ring all the bells" - "raise the alarm"). But from the bell tower you can see not so far, so the expression negatively characterizes a person with a narrow outlook.

Random phraseology:

To whom much is given, so much will be asked.

Meaning:

Used as a reminder to people in positions of power or talent of their special responsibility.

Origin:

From the Bible. The Gospel of Luke (12:48) says: "... And from everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required, and to whom much has been entrusted, more will be exacted from him."

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