tip of the iceberg

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/

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Expression

Expression tip of the iceberg

1. (idiomatic) If something is just the tip of the iceberg, it is only a small indication of a larger problem.

Related words

• tip
• iceberg