Break the ice meaning
What does the saying 'Break the ice' mean?
Idiom: Break the ice
Meaning:
When you break the ice, you get over any initial embarrassment or shyness when you meet someone for the first time and start conversing.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Nature |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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