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break the ice

Idiom Communication

Meaning

to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation

Example Sentences

"To break the ice, I told a funny story."

Related Expressions

upload your thoughts

to express or share one’s ideas online

On the clock

Working, often with a strict time limit or deadline.

sign off

to end a message, email, or broadcast

draw a line in the sand

to set a firm boundary or make a limit clear

live up to expectations

to fulfill what is expected of you

nip it in the bud

to stop a problem before it gets worse