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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

This man's taking a bribe is only the tip of an iceberg.

Option 1: problem a ship faces on the ocean

Option 2: a legally punishable crime

Option 3: something that has been in existence for a long time

Option 4: something which is a small part of something much bigger


Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: something which is a small part of something much bigger


Solution : The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom is the fourth option.

Explanation : The idiom "the tip of an iceberg" is a metaphorical expression referring to a small, visible part of a much larger, concealed issue or problem. The use of this idiom implies that the observed action is just the beginning, and there may be deeper, more extensive issues yet to be uncovered.

Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom is something that is a small part of something much bigger.

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