Como Pronunciar "break the ice"

expression

BRAYK thuh EYS

br-AYK the EYS

Definição

To do or say something to make people feel more comfortable in a social situation, especially when meeting for the first time or when things feel awkward.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaɪs

Inglês Britânico

bɹˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈaɪs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

BRAYK thuh EYS

br-AYK the EYS

Ouça em Contexto

He told a funny story to break the ice at the meeting.

A game can help children break the ice in class.

She smiled to break the ice with her new neighbors.

I'm so bad at small talk, I never know how to break the ice.