idiom

break the ice

3Sections

To start a conversation in a social situation to make people feel more comfortable

Definition

To start a conversation in a social situation to make people feel more comfortable

Examples

  • I told a joke to BREAK THE ICE
  • She BROKE THE ICE by asking about the weather
  • Let's play a game to BREAK THE ICE

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • start a conversation
  • make people comfortable

Antonyms:

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