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Definition (just) the tip of the iceberg in British English

(just) the tip of the iceberg phrase

phrase
1

a problem or difficult situation that shows that a much more serious problem exists

Example

The recent riots are just the tip of the iceberg.

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Definition (just) the tip of the iceberg in British English