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Ice Break Ease Tense Uncomfortable Situation Joke No One

Idiom to break the ice
Definition to do or say something to ease a tense or uncomfortable situation
Examples - She tried to break the ice with a joke, but no-one felt like laughing.
- Teachers often try to break the ice on the first day of the new school year by playing a game with the students.
- This broke the ice and helped the players to meet other teams and get acquainted.
- Tips: Breaking the Ice. Be the first person to extend your hand in a greeting. Offering a compliment usually warms things up.

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