English Explanatory Dictionary

tip of the ice cube

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

tip of the ice cube

Etymology

By analogy with tip of the iceberg, since an ice cube is a comparatively small object.

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