break the ice
Intermediate (B1)informal
To make people feel more comfortable in an awkward situation.
"He told a funny story to break the ice at the meeting."
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To break the ice.
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Enough to break the ice.
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and then break the ice.
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Okay, I'll break the ice.
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The English Pod Community · 3:15
meaning feeling sick and break the ice