break the ice
US /brek ði aɪs/
・UK /breik ðə ais/
A2
idiomIdiomTo say or do something to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially at the start of a conversation or meeting.
I tried to break the ice by telling a joke.
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Why Most People Hate Their Jobs (The Truth)
- And then there's the adult version strangers use to break the ice. So, what do you do?
And then there's the adult version strangers use to break the ice. So, what do you do?
- "So, what do you want to be when you grow up?" And then there's the adult version strangers use to break the ice.
"So, what do you want to be when you grow up?" And then there's the adult version strangers use to break the ice.
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- That's why having a guide, or someone to introduce you to the snack mamasan, can break the ice and make everyone here feel comfortable.
That's why having a guide, or someone to introduce you to the snack mamasan, can break the ice and make everyone here feel comfortable.
- That's why having a guide or someone to introduce you to the snack mama-san can break the ice and make everyone here feel comfortable.
That's why having a guide or someone to introduce you to the snack mama-san can break the ice and make everyone here feel comfortable.
Advanced English Conversation Lesson #10: Greetings (learn real English w/ subtitles)
- I love your bag." And that's a way to break the ice, isn't it?
I love your bag." And that's a way to break the ice, isn't it?
- And that's a way to
break the ice, isn't it?
And that's a way to break the ice, isn't it?
You Won't Believe Margot Robbie's Honeymoon with Ellen, Short Shorts & a President
- And then, like two days later... -Way to break the ice.
And then, like two days later... -Way to break the ice.
Attending a Meeting in English - Useful English Phrases for Meetings - Business English
- Other times the chair will ask for quick introductions to break the ice.
Other times the chair will ask for quick introductions to break the ice.
- Other times, the chair will ask for quick
introductions to break the ice.
Other times, the chair will ask for quick introductions to break the ice.
How To Write An Email To A Prospect That Doesn't Know You - EMAIL TIPS FOR SALES PEOPLE
- and I think what you will find is this email will help break the ice a little bit. So make
and I think what you will find is this email will help break the ice a little bit. So make
- And I think what you'll find is this email will help break the ice a little bit.
And I think what you'll find is this email will help break the ice a little bit.
Power of Humor in Public Speaking
- And the third area where humor could be used very effectively in the presentation is to break the ice and engage very nicely with your audience.
And the third area where humor could be used very effectively in the presentation is to break the ice and engage very nicely with your audience.
- in a presentation is to break the ice and engage very nicely with your audience.
in a presentation is to break the ice and engage very nicely with your audience.
Improve your English conversation skills | 6 communication & small talk tips (with examples!)
- "Yikes, I can't believe how undressed I am for this event!" A comment like this can break the ice.
"Yikes, I can't believe how undressed I am for this event!" A comment like this can break the ice.
- A comment like this can break the ice, show you're quite humble, but you don't necessarily have to go down that route.
A comment like this can break the ice, show you're quite humble, but you don't necessarily have to go down that route.
Prepare for IELTS 12 Unit 2 URBANISATION
- On occasions such as a blind date, couples say it helps to break the ice, especially if they have a crush on somebody.
On occasions such as a blind date, couples say it helps to break the ice, especially if they have a crush on somebody.
- On occasions such as a blind date, couples say it helps to break the ice, especially if they have a crush on somebody.
On occasions such as a blind date, couples say it helps to break the ice, especially if they have a crush on somebody.
PBS Hawaii - Long Story Short: Nick Vujicic
- up there and just break the ice, they're like, Wow, you know, this guy's pretty
up there and just break the ice, they're like, Wow, you know, this guy's pretty
- Is it a depressing thing?" And as I get up there and just break the ice, they're like, "Wow, you know, this guy's pretty cool, so." Yeah, lots of things in your mind as a public speaker as you approach a group.
Is it a depressing thing?" And as I get up there and just break the ice, they're like, "Wow, you know, this guy's pretty cool, so." Yeah, lots of things in your mind as a public speaker as you approach a group.