单词 | the thin end of the wedge |
释义 | the thin end of the wedge informal An action or procedure of little importance that is likely to lead to more serious developments: a charge for nursery classes would be the thin end of the wedge and lead to charges for ordinary schooling...
See parent entry: wedge |
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