Meaning of tip of the ice cube | Babel Free

Definitions

The first aspect of an insignificant or exaggerated problem or situation.

humorous, idiomatic

Examples

“In fact, this is “just the tip of the ice cube,” for he also has to worry about the charges that have accrued at the camp's other watering hole, Rosie's bar.”

““Come on,” he said, “This is only the tip of the ice cube. Let me show you some of the stuff that never made it to the big screen.””

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