In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the…

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To break the ice

  1. A.

    To unfreeze something

  2. B.

    To make an end

  3. C.

    The last option

  4. D.

    To overcome reserve

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Correct answer: D

Correct Option: Option D: To overcome reserve.

The idiom "To break the ice" means to say or do something to make people feel more relaxed and comfortable in a social setting, effectively "overcoming the reserve" or stiffness that may exist between strangers or in a formal situation.

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