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[break the
ice] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To conquer the first difficulties in starting a
conversation, getting a party going, or making an acquaintance.
To break the
ice Ted spoke of his interest in mountain climbing, and they soon had a
conversation going.
Some people use an unusual thing, such as an unusual
piece of jewelry, to break the ice.
2. To be the first person or team to score
in a game.
The Wolves broke the ice with a
touchdown.
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