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tip of the iceberg

idiom

A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.


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  1. 01

    arse over tip

    Tumbling or falling; upside-down.

  2. 02

    pro tip

    A useful piece of advice.

  3. 03

    tip of the hat

    A gesture of acknowledgement; often, an expression of gratitude; originally by doffing one's hat.

  4. 04

    tip of the ice cube

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

  5. 05

    tip one's hat

    To acknowledge or show respect; to honor.

  6. 06

    tip the scale

    To change the fortunes, either positively or negatively.

  7. 07

    tip the scales

    To turn to one side of a balanced situation.

  8. 08

    tip the wink

    To give (somebody) a hint or suggestion, as if by a wink; to ask or tell surreptitiously.

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