'Break the ice' implies:
Correct answer: D. To initiate conversation
- A. Walk on ice-sheet
- B. Swallow ice-cube
- C. Chisel an ice-block
- D. To initiate conversation
Explanation
"Break the ice" is an idiomatic expression that means to initiate or start a conversation in a social setting with people you don't know well, usually to make them feel more comfortable and open to further communication. It helps to ease tension or awkwardness and create a friendly atmosphere.It basically means to remove the tension at a first meeting , to make a first move and initiate things.
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