Break the ice

The video tutorial explores the phrase 'break the ice', starting with a humorous misunderstanding at a school dance. It delves into the historical origins of the phrase, explaining how it was used in Europe to describe starting work on frozen rivers. The tutorial then transitions to the modern social context, where 'break the ice' is used metaphorically to describe easing social interactions, a concept popularized by Mark Twain.

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