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in_the_loop_724 the smallest, evident part of something that is much greater but hidden from view; more to a situation than one can see at the moment The expression suggests that while only the top of an iceberg may be visible, the larger and more dangerous portion of it is hidden from view under the water.

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TIP OF THE ICEBERG, JUST/ONLY THE This latest scandal in the government is only the tip of the iceberg. I’m convinced that there is much more corruption than what has been uncovered so far.The police arrested the man they thought was guilty of the robbery. While they had him in jail, they began to uncover information that linked him to many of the robberies that had taken place over the last few years. This latest robbery was just the tip of the iceberg.

Id	in_the_loop_724
Idiom	TIP OF THE ICEBERG, JUST/ONLY THE
Definition	the smallest, evident part of something that is much greater but hidden from view; more to a situation than one can see at the moment
Examples	This latest scandal in the government is only the tip of the iceberg. I’m convinced that there is much more corruption than what has been uncovered so far. The police arrested the man they thought was guilty of the robbery. While they had him in jail, they began to uncover information that linked him to many of the robberies that had taken place over the last few years. This latest robbery was just the tip of the iceberg.
Extra Info	The expression suggests that while only the top of an iceberg may be visible, the larger and more dangerous portion of it is hidden from view under the water.

Tip Iceberg Hidden Latest Loop Just/Only Smallest Evident