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tip of the ice cube

idiom

The first aspect of an insignificant or exaggerated problem or situation.


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  1. 01

    arse over tip

    Tumbling or falling; upside-down.

  2. 02

    break the ice

    To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.

  3. 03

    ice cool

    calm and composed in a difficult situation.

  4. 04

    ice maiden

    An ice queen; a beautiful but heartless woman.

  5. 05

    ice queen

    A beautiful but heartless woman.

  6. 06

    keep one's stick on the ice

    To remain vigilant and ready for action.

  7. 07

    keep someone on ice

    To keep someone uninformed and waiting for a response.

  8. 08

    on thin ice

    Dangerously, hazardously, delicately.

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