Last Updated:2025/11/20
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, the, ice. / (idiomatic) To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality. / (idiomatic) To introduce conversation.
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break the ice
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(慣用句)初対面やぎこちなさがある場面で、緊張や堅苦しさを和らげ、人間関係や会話のきっかけを作ること。 / (会話や社交の文脈で)相手と打ち解けるために、交流の第一歩を踏み出す行動
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