“The tip of the iceberg”
定義
A small visible part of a much bigger problem or situation.
例句
Examples
“These delays are just the tip of the iceberg.”
Use this idiom in context
Restore the missing expression using the meaning above. Keep the rest of the sentence unchanged.
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?
Check the expression in a dictionary常見問題
- 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.