tip of the ice-cube

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tip of the ice-cube

n. // [IBM] The visible part of something small and insignificant. Used as an ironic comment in situations where `tip of the iceberg' might be appropriate if the subject were at all important.
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[IBM] The visible part of something small and insignificant. Used as an ironic comment in situations where "tip of the iceberg" might be appropriate if the subject were at all important.
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Tip of the ice-cube is always a great word to know.
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