the half of it

Phrase

 * 1)  Only a part of something; not the full picture. Typically it is implied to be the most important part.

Usage notes

 * Often used to say that a situation is worse than it might seem on its face.
 * Often used in the expression "to not know the half of it," defined as "to not know the full extent of a problem, etc."

Translations

 * Italian: una parte della storia