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English question from Patwari exam, 2024 by JKSSB

Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom:
Break the ice

Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — To remove the tension at a first meeting
To "break the ice" means to say or do something to relieve tension or get a conversation started in a strained or unfamiliar social situation. It is commonly used when people meet for the first time and feel shy or uncomfortable. The phrase originates from the practice of "icebreaker" ships clearing a path for other vessels, symbolizing the clearing of a path for communication.

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Patwari
Year 2024
Subject English
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