Meaning
To start a conversation or interaction in a tense situation.
Cultural Background
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.
Meaning
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.
Test Yourself
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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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesThe 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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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but be professional. A simple comment about the office or the weather is fine.
Related Phrases
Get the ball rolling
similarTo start a process
Warm up
similarTo prepare for something
