Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

    Break the ice
    A To physically break a piece of ice. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To cause tension in a conversation. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To literally break a frozen body of water. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To make people feel more comfortable and relaxed in a social situation. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom break the ice refers to doing or saying something to ease tension or awkwardness in a social situation, making people feel more comfortable.

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