Break the ice

Idiom Trilingual: English · Sindhi · Urdu
Pronunciation: /breɪk ði aɪs/

English Meaning & Definition

  • To do or say something to make people feel relaxed and comfortable in a social setting.
  • To relieve initial tension or stiffness between strangers.

Sindhi Meaning (سنڌي معنيٰ)

  • خاموشي يا هٻڪ ٽوڙڻ، ڳالهه ٻولهه شروع ڪرڻ (Ghalh bolh shuru karan)
  • اجنبي ماڻهن جي وچ ۾ ڳالهه چوري دوستانه ماحول پيدا ڪرڻ
  • جهجھڪ ۽ ويڇو ختم ڪرڻ

Urdu Meaning (اردو معنیٰ)

  • خاموشی توڑنا، گفتگو کا آغاز کرنا (Khamoshi torna)
  • اجنبیت اور جھجھک دور کرنا
  • پہل کر کے دوستانہ ماحول پیدا کرنا

Example Sentences in English

"He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the start of the conference."
"Playing an introductory name game is a wonderful way to break the ice with new students."
"A warm cup of tea helped break the ice between the visiting diplomats."

Synonyms (هم معنى لفظ / ہم معنی الفاظ)

  • Initiate conversation
  • Ease tension
  • Warm up
  • Make people comfortable

Antonyms (ضد لفظ / متضاد الفاظ)

  • Remain aloof
  • Freeze up
  • Maintain silence
  • Distance oneself

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Break the ice in Sindhi?

In Sindhi, Break the ice translates to خاموشي يا هٻڪ ٽوڙڻ، ڳالهه ٻولهه شروع ڪرڻ (Ghalh bolh shuru karan).

2. What is Break the ice in Urdu?

In Urdu, Break the ice translates to خاموشی توڑنا، گفتگو کا آغاز کرنا (Khamoshi torna).

3. How is Break the ice used in exams like CSS or IELTS?

It is frequently tested in vocabulary sections, sentence correction, and reading comprehension passages.

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