idiom
break the ice
BRAYK thuh YS
breɪk ðə aɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
breaktheice
Dictionary meaning
To do or say something to relieve tension or start a conversation in a social situation.
Examples
- A quick team game helped break the ice at the company away day.
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