tip of the iceberg
English
A photomontage of what a whole iceberg might look like
Etymology
From tip + iceberg. Floating icebergs have a significant proportion of their mass below the surface of the water.
Noun
- (idiomatic) Only the beginning; just a small indication of a larger possibility; a problem is much bigger than it seems
- This is only the tip of the iceberg. Our time together can become much exciting.
- 2014, A teacher, "Choosing a primary school: a teacher's guide for parents", The Guardian, 23 September 2014:
- Sats don't reflect the bigger picture; rather the tip of an iceberg in the only subjects that politicians think matter.
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Translations
only the beginning
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