JKSSB Written 2024
Pick out the correct meaning of the given idiom:
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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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