tip of the iceberg

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Only the beginning; just a small indication of a larger possibility; a problem is much bigger than it seems

This is only the tip of the iceberg. Our problems can become much worse.

small revealed section of a larger hidden issue
A small evident part or aspect of something largely hidden: afraid that these few reported cases of the disease might only be the tip of the iceberg
tip of the iceberg

    Hyphenation

    tip of the ice·berg

    Turkish pronunciation

    tîp ıv dhi aysbırg

    Pronunciation

    /ˈtəp əv ᴛʜē ˈīsbərg/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜrɡ/

    Etymology

    () tip + iceberg. Floating icebergs have a significant proportion of their mass below the surface of the water.
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