break the ice
11Break the Ice — Infobox Single Name = Break the Ice Artist = Britney Spears from Album = Blackout B side = Everybody Released = March 28, 2008 (see release history) Format = Airplay, CD single, digital download, maxi single, 5 single, 12 single Genre =… …
12break the ice — phrasal 1. : to make a beginning 2. : to get through the first difficulties in starting a conversation or discussion * * * break the ice (figurative) To get through first difficulties, esp restraint on first meeting • • • Main Entry: ↑break break …
13break the ice — 1. tv. to be the first one to do something. □ No one wants to break the ice. I guess I will be first. □ Well, I guess we should break the ice and start dancing. 2. tv. to attempt to become friends with someone. □ He tried to break the ice, but… …
14break\ the\ ice — v. phr. informal 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a conversation, getting a party going, or making an acquaintance. To break the ice Ted spoke of his interest in mountain climbing, and they soon had a conversation going. Some… …
15break the ice — When you break the ice, you get over any initial embarrassment or shyness when you meet someone for the first time and start conversing. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** A person who breaks the ice is someone who does or says something… …
16break the ice — verb To start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness. Including a few fun details in large group introductions can be a great way to break the ice. Syn: shatter the ice See Also: icebreaker …
17break the ice — relax and start a conversation in a formal situation Nobody was enjoying the party until the host finally was able to break the ice …
18break the ice (to) — Initiate conversation; make the first sale of the day. ► “Twinning with North American cities helps to break the ice between Chinese and Canadian business executives.” (Canadian Business, Aug. 1994, p. 83) …
19break the ice — relieve the tension, put you at ease Andy likes to tell a joke to break the ice to help everybody relax …
20Break the ice — When you break the ice, you get over any initial embarrassment or shyness when you meet someone for the first time and start conversing …