Question

    Select the appropriate idiom to fill in the blank:

    Although the meeting was uncomfortable, we managed to

    _______ by sharing a funny story.
    A Burn the candle at both ends Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Break the ice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Go out on a limb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Pass the buck Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "break the ice" means to initiate conversation or create a relaxed atmosphere in a tense situation.

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