“The tip of the iceberg”
Definition
A small visible part of a much bigger problem or situation.
Examples
Examples
“These delays are just the tip of the iceberg.”
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- What does "The tip of the iceberg" mean?
- "The tip of the iceberg" means a small visible part of a much bigger problem or situation..
- How do you use "The tip of the iceberg" in a sentence?
- Example: "These delays are just the tip of the iceberg."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "The tip of the iceberg"?
- Только верхушка айсберга. / Մեծ խնդրի միայն փոքր տեսանելի մասը։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.