the tip of the iceberg

Related to word: tip

Idiom

Definition

  1. C2

    A small, visible part of a much larger, hidden problem or issue.

    冰山一角

    • The recent small-scale cybersecurity breaches might just be the tip of the iceberg, with more serious systemic issues lurking beneath.

      最近的小规模网络安全漏洞可能只是冰山一角,更严重的系统性问题可能隐藏在下面。

    • The financial issues we are seeing now are likely just the tip of the iceberg; the company could be facing a much deeper crisis.

      我们现在看到的财务问题可能只是冰山一角;公司可能正面临着更深的危机。

    • These small complaints about employee dissatisfaction are likely just the tip of the iceberg, revealing a more widespread morale issue within the company.

      这些关于员工不满的小抱怨可能只是冰山一角,揭示了公司内部更广泛的士气问题。