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to break the ice

Idiom Relationships

Meaning

to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation

Example Sentences

"To break the ice, I told a joke."

Related Expressions

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when one opportunity is lost, another appears

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later than planned or expected

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to recover from a setback or failure

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to not express your emotions or worries

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