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lay the first stone

VERB

break the ice

Synonyms

WEAK

be friendly and talkative break ground cut the first turf get one's feet wet lead off lead the way make a start oil the works open the way pave the way set at ease smooth the path socialize start start the ball rolling take the plunge

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"This is the government and legislature that have the ambition to lay the first stone and start building this blessed project," said Matteo Salvini, the infrastructure minister and head of the League coalition party.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2022

Before he goes, Michael takes him to lay the first stone of the sheepfold.

From The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry by Austin, Alfred

I go to lay the first stone of a house upon a Property I have—that house shall be my decoration.

From The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete by Forster, John

To lay the first stone of additional buildings, on part of the 80 acres belonging to the Asylum, the presence of the Prince of Wales was asked, and was very cordially given.

From Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 by VII, Edward

Thus late in life did Defoe lay the first stone of his literary reputation.

From Daniel Defoe by Minto, William

lay the first stone

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