Idioms & Phrases · Question 1 · Easy
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: to break the ice
- To break a promise
- To start a quarrel
- To ease the awkwardness at the start of a conversation or meeting
- To calm someone down
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. To ease the awkwardness at the start of a conversation or meeting
Explanation: To break the ice is to say or do something that relaxes a tense or awkward first meeting.
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