tip of the iceberg
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British pronunciation/tˈɪp ɒvðɪ ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/
American pronunciation/tˈɪp ʌvðɪ ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/
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a very small difficulty or problem that is actually part of a much bigger and more serious problem

What is the origin of the idiom "tip of the iceberg" and when to use it?

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The phrase "tip of the iceberg" comes from the literal idea of an iceberg, which is a massive piece of ice floating in the ocean. However, what is visible above the water's surface is just a small portion of the entire iceberg; the majority of it is hidden beneath the water. This concept was first popularized in the early 20th century to describe situations where only a small, visible part of a larger issue or problem is apparent.

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