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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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