Break the ice Under the weather Hit the nail on the head Cost an arm and a leg Piece of cake Let the cat out of the bag Bite the bullet Call it a day Cut corners Give someone the cold shoulder The best of both worlds Burning the midnight oil Beat around the bush Once in a blue moon Kill two birds with one stone Through thick and thin Get out of hand Miss the boat See eye to eye Keep your chin up
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Break the ice
To break the ice means to say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed in a social setting. It is most commonly used when meeting new people or starting a meeting.
Examples in context
He told a funny joke to break the ice.
He told a funny joke to break the ice.
A quick game is a great way to break the ice.
A quick game is a great way to break the ice.
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