SSC CGL Idioms and Phrases question with solution
Idioms and PhrasesModerate
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To break the ice
- (A)To make a serious mistake
- (B)To cool something quickly
- (C)To end a friendship
- (D)To start a conversation in an awkward situation
Correct answer: (D) To start a conversation in an awkward situation
The idiom 'to break the ice' is used figuratively and means "to start a conversation in an awkward situation". Its meaning cannot be worked out from the literal sense of the individual words, which is why the other options are incorrect.
About this question
- Subject
- English Language
- Topic
- Idioms and Phrases
- Exam
- SSC (general)
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 10 September, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 2; SSC CGL 2023 Tier 1 Question Paper — 14 July, Shift 2
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