the tip of the iceberg

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Definition of the tip of the iceberg in English English dictionary

tip of the iceberg
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 problems can become much worse.

tip of the iceberg
small revealed section of a larger hidden issue
tip of the iceberg
A small evident part or aspect of something largely hidden: afraid that these few reported cases of the disease might only be the tip of the iceberg
the tip of the iceberg

    Hyphenation

    the tip of the ice·berg

    Turkish pronunciation

    dhi tîp ıv dhi aysbırg

    Pronunciation

    /ᴛʜē ˈtəp əv ᴛʜē ˈīsbərg/ /ðiː ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜrɡ/
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