break the ice
to make people feel more friendly and willing to talk to each other

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break the ice
to make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other.
We played a couple of party games to break the ice.

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break the ice
to relax and start a conversation in a formal situation
Nobody was enjoying the party until the host was able to break the ice.

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break 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 people use an unusual thing, such as an unusual piece of jewelry, to break the ice.
2. To be the first person or team to score in a game.
The Wolves broke the ice with a touchdown.

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