The story
By application of the metaphor that strangers are socially separated by ice.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
break the ice
Today it means: To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality. Full definition →
Today it means: To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality. Full definition →
By application of the metaphor that strangers are socially separated by ice.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.