Meaning of thin end of the wedge | Babel Free
Definitions
Something that if allowed or accepted to a small degree would lead to systematic encroachment.
Examples
“The MP told parliament that legalising cannabis would be the thin end⟳ of the wedge.”
“This is known as the 'thin end⟳ of the wedge' argument raised by people who don't want⟳ to lose⟳ the protection of restrictive covenants. The 'thin end⟳ of the wedge' means that when you drive⟳ a wedge into something, you use⟳ the thin end⟳ first because it's easier than using the thick end⟳.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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