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Q: Where did the idiom break the ice come from?
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What is the meaning of the idiom by the break the eyes?

Sure you don't mean "break the ice"? Have never heard "break the eyes"- but break the ice means to begin the process of starting a conversation with a stranger. I decided to break the ice with my new class by asking them to write down their favorite color and favorite food.


Can you give me a sample sentence using the idiom break the ice?

During the early hours of the party, people tried to guess the names of animals pinned to their backs, as a way to break the ice among the people who didn't know each other.


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What does the idiom be on shaky ground mean?

The idiom you have alluded to means to be placed precariously or unfavourably in a situation. The American expression "skating on thin ice" has a meaning that is synonymous and can be used interchangeably with the idiom in question.


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