0 a small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is really much greater:
These small local protests are just the tip of the iceberg.
1 a small and known part of something much larger and unknown:
As with many injuries, the damage we can see is only the tip of the iceberg.
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
the tip of the iceberg