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Chamtem Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

What is the meaning of "tip of the iceberg"

Hi,

I just created my login. Welcome me. Emotion: big smile

Can someone pls give the meaning of "tip of the iceberg"

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Welcome!! "It's just the tip of the iceberg" means that the problem is much larger than it appears. )

— Khoff

  • Welcome!!
  • "It's just the tip of the iceberg" means that the problem is much larger than it appears.
  • )
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Welcome!!

"It's just the tip of the iceberg" means that the problem is much larger than it appears. (Apparently the part of an iceberg that is visible above water is only a small part of the whole thing.)
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Hi, chamtem. Welcome to English Forums.

Because or the density of ice (like a single ice cube in a glass of water) icebergs float with only a tenth of their mass showing above the water line. (Fresh water icebergs floating in salt sea water would ride a little higher than fresh ice in fresh water.)

The metaphor is popular because of the element of hidden danger. A very small
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Thanks to both of you for clearing me.

You guys are really fast than I thought. Hope this will be a big jump for improving my communication skills

Thanks again
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Why is there a small hole of the barrel of a non retractable point ball pen?
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Why is there a small hole of the barrel of a non retractable point ball point pen?

Just a guess:
When the pen is exposed to heat, the air in the chamber will expand, possibly enough to force some of the ink/paste out through the tip. It might ruin the pocket of your white shirt.
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