Break the ice

Meaning

To say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed at the start of a social situation.

Vietnamese

Phá tan bầu không khí ngượng ngùng. — Làm cho mọi người bớt e dè khi mới gặp nhau.

Examples

• John told a joke to break the ice.
• The host played a short game to break the ice before the meeting.