Meaning of tip of the ice cube | Babel Free
Definitions
The first aspect of an insignificant or exaggerated problem or situation.
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.””
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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