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break the ice 

1. attempt to escape from an awkward situation.
2. say something in a silent moment.
3. do something to win the appreciation of people you don't know.
(Attempt to break the ice after a large argument has ended between two people) "Man these ribs are awesome! where did you get them?"

(Meeting people for the first time) "So who wants what to drink? It's on me guys."
break the ice by bensley December 11, 2007

break the ice 

to end or avoid an awkward situation by starting a conversation with someone about something.
"If you start to feel weird or uncomfortable at the party tonight, try to think of something to break the ice."
break the ice by Mace December 26, 2007

Break-up Ice cream 

The gallon of ice cream a female often indulges in, typically all in one night, after having conflicts with the opposite sex.
"Last night I had my break-up ice cream at one o clock in the morning again...I hope i didn't gain any weight."

break the ice 

to get to know a person or people by avoiding awkwardness
This is an opportune time to break the ice.

break the ice 

To fart for the first time in front of your significant other.
I've been dating her for a year, and I'm still scared to break the ice .
break the ice by West Coast Urbanite September 12, 2016

break the ice 

Break the ice: to try to be friends with someone who you are not yet friends with and/or to feel awkward around people and try to to...um...make up for the awkwardness, I guess.
"I would like to break the ice with the new kid"