| Phrase/Idiom | thin end of the wedge |
|---|---|
| Definition | To refer to an event or action as the thin end of the wedge means that it is thought to be the beginning of something that will become more serious. |
| Example | Economists say that outsourcing is just the thin end of the wedge. |
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