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    “Break the ice” means
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    “Break the ice” means

    A.

    Reduce tension in a social situation

    B.

    Create a problem

    C.

    Ignore someone

    D.

    End a relationship

    Correct option is A

    The correct meaning of the given idiom is (a) Reduce tension in a social situation.

    Given idiom – Break the ice: Break the ice means to say or do something that makes people feel more comfortable in an awkward, formal, or tense situation.
    (Hindi meaning: झिझक या तनाव कम करना / बातचीत की शुरुआत करना)
    Example: He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.

    Other related idioms:
    • Start the ball rolling – To begin an activity or conversation (शुरुआत करना)
    • Put someone at ease – To make someone feel comfortable (आराम महसूस कराना)
    • Clear the air – To remove tension or misunderstanding (तनाव दूर करना)

    Meanings of all the other given options:
    • Create a problem – Cause difficulty or conflict (समस्या पैदा करना)
    • Ignore someone – Pay no attention to someone (नज़रअंदाज़ करना)
    • End a relationship – Finish a bond or connection (संबंध समाप्त करना)

    So the correct answer is (a)

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