Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing ice, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
break the ice
CEFR B1To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.
Neutral
on thin ice
CEFR B2in a risky position where one mistake could cause trouble
Neutral