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the thin end of the wedge

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the thin end of the wedge

  (British & Australian)

the start of a harmful development There are those who see the closure of the hospital as the thin end of the wedge.

See be thin on the ground, a fine line, spread too thin, wear thin

See also: end, of, thin, wedge