breaks the ice

A form of break the ice — To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of break the ice
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breaks the ice. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/breaks%20the%20ice

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Chicago

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