the thin end of the wedge idiom UK
事情糟糕的开始
the beginning of a harmful development
Identity cards for students could be the thin end of the wedge - soon everyone might have to carry identification. 学生需要出示身份证件可能还只是个开始——不久可能人人都要带着证件出门。
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