break the ice
Example Sentences
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Over two decades later, in February 1972, then US president Richard Nixon flew to China to break the ice.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Last year, out of what he said was concern for young people and the nation’s birthrates, Ackman urged more men to approach women and break the ice by asking, “May I meet you?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“One thing that really helps people break the ice is a lot of times people are really generous with their supplies,” Hansen said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025
Ms Hewitt, from Cambridgeshire, said she always asked for a smaller speculum to be used and for a double appointment to "break the ice" with the nurse.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025
And I didn’t let it deter me from continually trying to break the ice between my teammates and myself.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
