"small end of the wedge" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} small end of the wedge
  1. Alternative form of thin end of the wedge Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: thin end of the wedge
    Sense id: en-small_end_of_the_wedge-en-noun-GGy2Qd4~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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