“The tip of the iceberg”
Définition
A small visible part of a much bigger problem or situation.
Exemples
Examples
“These delays are just the tip of the iceberg.”
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These delays are just _____.Compare with the original example
These delays are just the tip of the iceberg.
Write a two-line conversation using “The tip of the iceberg”. Make the situation clear enough that a reader can infer the meaning. Then replace the idiom with a plain-English explanation: does your conversation still mean the same thing?
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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."
- Should I interpret "The tip of the iceberg" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.