“Break the ice”
Definition
To do or say something that makes people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation.
Examples
Examples
“He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.”
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- What does "Break the ice" mean?
- "Break the ice" means to do or say something that makes people feel more comfortable in a new or awkward situation..
- How do you use "Break the ice" in a sentence?
- Example: "He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Break the ice"?
- Начать общение или снять напряжение в неловкой или новой ситуации. / Սկսել շփումը կամ թեթևացնել լարվածությունը անծանոթ կամ անհարմար իրավիճակում։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.