rompere il ghiaccio
/ˈrɔm.pe.re il ˈɡjat.t͡ʃo/To initiate conversation in an awkward or formal setting to ease tension and create a more relaxed atmosphere.
Abbiamo rotto il ghiaccio con una battuta.
We broke the ice with a joke.
Il suo discorso ha rotto il ghiaccio prima della riunione.
His speech broke the ice before the meeting.
This idiom is commonly used in social and professional settings to describe the act of easing initial awkwardness.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use this phrase when you want to describe the act of easing initial awkwardness in a conversation.
⚡Gold Rule
Rule
This idiom is not used literally to describe breaking actual ice.
📖Word Origin
The phrase originates from the literal act of breaking ice to clear a path, symbolizing the removal of barriers or obstacles.
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of easing initial social tension.