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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase in the sentence. No one knew what to say, but at last I had t
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase in the sentence.
    No one knew what to say, but at last I had to break the ice.

    A.

    to end the hostility

    B.

    to start a conversation

    C.

    to crack the ice

    D.

    to start fighting

    Correct option is B


    The correct answer is (b) to start a conversation.
    The idiom "break the ice" means to initiate conversation or interaction to ease tension or awkwardness in a situation.
    · To start a conversation: बातचीत शुरू करना.
    · Example: The host broke the ice by introducing himself and cracking a joke.
    Related Idioms:
    · Get the ball rolling: To start something.
    · Bridge the gap: To reduce tension or differences between people.

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