Break the Ice
To say or do something that eases tension and gets people talking in an awkward or new situation.
Examples
- Before the kickoff call, I told a quick, embarrassing story to break the ice so everyone felt more relaxed.
- At the housewarming, she pulled out a goofy card game to break the ice and the room loosened up fast.
- I was so nervous about meeting his parents that I rehearsed a light joke in the car to break the ice.
Quote
Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.
Remix: The stuff you see around you is just wallpaper — the visions you carry are the tickets that actually get you somewhere.