He tried to break the ice, but she was a little cold.
•A nice smile does a lot to break the ice.
2. Fig. to initiate social interchanges and conversation; to get something started. •It's hard to break the ice at formal events.
•Sally broke the ice at the auction by bidding $20,000 for the painting.
He tried to break the ice, but she was a little cold.
•A nice smile does a lot to break the ice.
2. Fig. to initiate social interchanges and conversation; to get something started. •It's hard to break the ice at formal events.
•Sally broke the ice at the auction by bidding $20,000 for the painting.