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Ice Break Ease Tense Uncomfortable Situation Joke No One

'To break the ice' refers to doing or saying something to make people feel more relaxed and comfortable, especially at the beginning of a social gathering.

The idiom 'to break the ice' means to initiate conversation or action to relieve tension or awkwardness in a social situation.

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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