- (just) the tip of the iceberg
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a problem or difficult situation that shows that a much more serious problem exists
The recent riots are just the tip of the iceberg.
Main entry: tip
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
(just) the tip of the iceberg
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just the tip of the iceberg — a small part of something much larger. This technology is the tip of the iceberg, the very beginning of modern telecommunications. The list of thefts goes on and on, and the examples you have read about are just the tip of the iceberg. Etymology … New idioms dictionary
the tip of the iceberg — I the small, perceptible part of a much larger situation or problem that remains hidden the statistics represent just the tip of the iceberg II see iceberg * * * the tip of the iceberg : a small part of something (such as a problem) that is seen… … Useful english dictionary
Tip of the Iceberg (album) — Infobox Album Name = Tip of the Iceberg Type = EP Artist = New Found Glory Released = April 29, 2008 Genre = Melodic hardcore, pop punk Length = 12:09 Label = Bridge 9 Producer = Paul Miner Reviews = *AbsolutePunk.net (88%)… … Wikipedia
(the) tip of the iceberg — a small part of a problem or a difficult situation which is really much larger than it seems. What you saw last night was just the tip of the iceberg. The difficulties we ve discussed are only the tip of the iceberg … New idioms dictionary
tip of the iceberg — noun 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 … Wiktionary
Iceberg B-15 — was the world s largest recorded iceberg. With an area of over 11,000 km², it was larger than the island of Jamaica. BackgroundCalved from the Ross Ice Shelf in March 2000, B 15 broke up into several pieces in 2000, 2002 and 2003, the largest of… … Wikipedia
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iceberg — /uys berrg/, n. 1. a large floating mass of ice, detached from a glacier and carried out to sea. 2. Informal. an emotionally cold person. 3. Australian Informal. a person who swims or surfs regularly in winter. 4. tip of the iceberg, the first… … Universalium
tip — tip1 [ tıp ] noun ** ▸ 1 narrow/pointed end ▸ 2 extra money you give ▸ 3 useful suggestion ▸ 4 where you take garbage ▸ 5 dirty/messy place ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) count a narrow or pointed end, especially of something long or thin: tip of: the tip of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
