Which idiom means: to do or say something that relieves tension or starts a conversation?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Idioms and Phrases question asks: Which idiom means: to do or say something that relieves tension or starts a conversation? The correct choice is A. Break the ice. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Break the ice ✓
- B. Piece of cake
Why not B: “Piece of cake” does not fit this question. The answer is Break the ice.
- C. Costs an arm and a leg
Why not C: “Costs an arm and a leg” does not fit this question. The answer is Break the ice.
- D. On thin ice
Why not D: “On thin ice” does not fit this question. The answer is Break the ice.
Correct answer
A. Break the ice
Explanation
Break the ice is the term that matches “Which idiom means: to do or say something that relieves tension or starts a conversation” (option A). Option B (Piece of cake) does not fit this question. Option C (Costs an arm and a leg) does not fit this question. Option D (On thin ice) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is Break the ice.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, phrases
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