What Does "and that just scratches the surface" Mean?
Learn what "and that just scratches the surface" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
scratches the surface.
It means the current information is only a small part of a much bigger story or problem.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 43
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying there is much more to the situation than what has already been revealed.
Usage Scenario
Use this to suggest there is more evidence, trouble, or detail than people realize. It is common in serious explanation or discussion.
Better ways to say it
And that just scratches the surface.
That's just scratching the surface.
That only scratches the surface.
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