뜻
To start a conversation or interaction in a tense situation.
문화적 배경
In the US, 'breaking the ice' is often done with a joke or a personal question to show friendliness. In the UK, talking about the weather is the most common way to 'break the ice'.
Keep it light
When breaking the ice, keep your comments light and positive. Avoid controversial topics.
뜻
To start a conversation or interaction in a tense situation.
Keep it light
When breaking the ice, keep your comments light and positive. Avoid controversial topics.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence.
The room was very quiet, so I decided to _____.
The idiom 'break the ice' is used to start a conversation in a quiet room.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
1 연습 문제The room was very quiet, so I decided to _____.
The idiom 'break the ice' is used to start a conversation in a quiet room.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문Yes, but be professional. A simple comment about the office or the weather is fine.
관련 표현
Get the ball rolling
similarTo start a process
Warm up
similarTo prepare for something
