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Difficulty: EasyIdioms and Idiomatic Expressions

Which word completes the idiomatic expression meaning to initiate conversation and relieve social tension in a new group?

Answer:At the beginning of the orientation session, the coordinator told an amusing story to break the 【ice】 among the quiet participants.

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The word that completes the expression is 'ice', giving the standard fixed idiom 'break the ice'.
The correct phrase is 'break the ice', a well-established idiom that means to relieve initial social tension or awkwardness when people meet for the first time.

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Analyze the context of the sentence to determine the intended idiomatic meaning.
The sentence describes an action taken to make people feel comfortable and relaxed at the start of a gathering.
The fixed idiomatic expression used to describe overcoming initial shyness or tension in a social setting is 'break the ice'.

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Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions
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