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."

by bensley December 11, 2007

Slime In The Ice Machine!

a popular Houston phrase, coined by Marvin Zindler, an investigative reporter that helps shut down filthy restaurants.

altogether: I SAID SLIME IN THE ICE MACHINE!

by v1cious May 17, 2004

hockey on the ice

An older synonym for the sport of bandy, but since it may be misinterpreted as meaning ice hockey it is not very much used nowadays.

In the 19th Century, hockey on the ice was played in the Fens in England. It has since developed into the modern sport of bandy.

by EliasG April 6, 2018

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."

by Mace December 26, 2007

Breaking the ice

The act of risking your life for the sake of one stupid, horribly delivered pickup line.

*goes skating on frozen lake*
*skates next to crush and starts stomping on ice*

You: "Ask me what I'm doing"
Crush: "What are you doing?"
You: "I'm breaking the ice"

*silence*

Crush: "Oh yeah baby take me right now"

*you both fucking die*

by breadakita February 10, 2021

check the ice

When you work at a restaurant, you call check the ice when there is a hot girl.

(Girl pulls up in drive thru). "Hey John, check the ice." (John walks over to window and looks at girl, and agrees). "Hell yeah check the ice".

by Mighty Taco worker December 20, 2008

break the ice

to get to know a person or people by avoiding awkwardness

This is an opportune time to break the ice.

by The Return of Light Joker March 24, 2009