- the tip of the iceberg
- a small part of it, about one-tenth of it
This invoice is only part of the debt - the tip of the iceberg.
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the tip of the iceberg
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(the) tip of the iceberg — the tip of the ˈiceberg idiom only a small part of a much larger problem • This figure represents only the tip of the iceberg, since as many as 90% of cases go unreported. Main entry: ↑tipidiom … Useful english dictionary
the tip of the iceberg — ► the tip of the iceberg the small perceptible part of a much larger situation or problem. Main Entry: ↑iceberg … English terms dictionary
the tip of the iceberg — I the small, perceptible part of a much larger situation or problem that remains hidden the statistics represent just the tip of the iceberg II see iceberg * * * the tip of the iceberg : a small part of something (such as a problem) that is seen… … Useful english dictionary
(the) tip of the iceberg — a small part of a problem or a difficult situation which is really much larger than it seems. What you saw last night was just the tip of the iceberg. The difficulties we ve discussed are only the tip of the iceberg … New idioms dictionary
Tip of the iceberg — may refer to:* The portion of an Iceberg which floats above the water s surface *Tip of the Iceberg, an album released by MC Juice *Tip of the Iceberg (New Found Glory album), an EP by New Found Glory * A 1993 album by Greater Than One … Wikipedia
tip of the iceberg — The tip of the iceberg is the part of a problem that can be seen, with far more serious problems lying underneath. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** The tip of the iceberg is the part that is known of a problem or situation which is… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
tip of the iceberg — The tip of the iceberg is the part of a problem that can be seen, with far more serious problems lying underneath … The small dictionary of idiomes
Tip of the Iceberg — is an album released by Chicago rapper MC Juice released in 2003 on Molemen Records. Track listing *1. What *2. Its Lovely feat. Lil B *3. City Of CHI *4. Run 4 Ya Life *5. Real Hip Hop *6. Its All One *7. Feel My City *8. Who s Fucking With This … Wikipedia
the tip of an (or the) iceberg — the small perceptible part of a much larger situation or problem. → iceberg … English new terms dictionary
Tip of the iceberg — The tip of the iceberg is the part of a problem that can be seen, with far more serious problems lying underneath … Dictionary of English idioms
