English • Idioms & PhrasesEasy
What does the idiom “Break the ice” mean?
A. To end a friendship
B. To start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation✓ Correct Answer
C. To do something risky
D. To start an argument
💡 Solution & Explanation
The idiom “Break the ice” means “to start a friendly conversation in an awkward situation”. An idiom's meaning is not the same as the meaning of its separate words, so read it as a whole phrase.