break the ice meaning in Hindi

break the ice in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Break the ice

   ANervousness before a performanceBTo say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, partyCIll-feeling carried by a person over a period of timeDRespect for someone’s achievements
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) To say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party

   Correct Answer: To say or do something that makes people feel more relaxed, especially at the beginning of a meeting, party
   Explanation:
   The idiom "break the ice" refers to actions or words that help reduce tension and make people feel more comfortable, particularly in a social setting.

2. SSC CPO 2024 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the given idiom.
   Break the _________
   (SSC CPO 2024 T-2 (30 April))

   AsnowBiceCchillDfog
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) ice

   Solution:
   • The idiom is: "Break the ice"
   • Meaning:
   • To do or say something to relieve tension or get a conversation started in a social setting.
   • Example: He told a joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting.
   • Why the other options are incorrect:
   • Snow, chill, fog – none of these complete a recognized idiom in English in this context.
   Correct idiom completion:
   Break the ice

3. SSC Steno 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Break the ice

   ATo talk about something that is considered tabooBTo discuss something worthlessCTo begin a conversation to relieve the tension in an uncomfortable situationDTo reveal a secret
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To begin a conversation to relieve the tension in an uncomfortable situation

   Answer: To begin a conversation to relieve the tension in an uncomfortable situation
   Explanation:
   • The idiom “break the ice” means to do or say something to relieve tension or get a conversation going in a social setting (तनाव दूर करना, बातचीत शुरू करना).
   • It is not related to taboo topics, worthless discussions, or revealing secrets.
   Hence, option 3 is correct.

4. SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Break the ice

   AMake people meeting first time feel more detachedBMake people meeting first time feel sadCMake people meeting first time feel more comfortableDMake people meeting first time feel uncomfortable
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Make people meeting first time feel more comfortable

   Correct Answer: Make people meeting first time feel more comfortable
   Explanation:
   The idiom "break the ice" means to do or say something to relieve tension or get a conversation started, especially when people are meeting for the first time and may feel awkward or shy (पहली बार मिलने पर झिझक या असहजता को दूर करना).
   It helps make people feel more relaxed and comfortable in social situations.
   Other options:
   • feel more detached ❌ – opposite of what the idiom means.
   • feel sad ❌ – unrelated.
   • feel uncomfortable ❌ – opposite meaning.
   So, "break the ice" means to make people meeting for the first time feel more comfortable.

5. SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Break the ice

   ATo say something mean to people in a groupBTo say something that makes people excited for a group projectCTo say something that makes people who are meeting for the first time more comfortableDTo say something that makes strangers uncomfortable
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To say something that makes people who are meeting for the first time more comfortable

   Answer: Option 3 – To say something that makes people who are meeting for the first time more comfortable
   Solution:
   The idiom "break the ice" means to start a conversation or activity to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially when people are meeting for the first time.
   (पहली मुलाक़ात में माहौल को सहज और आरामदायक बनाना)
   Analyse the options:
   • Option 1 – To say something mean to people in a group ❌
   Opposite in tone and intent.
   • Option 2 – To say something that makes people excited for a group project ❌
   Not the core meaning.
   • Option 3 – To say something that makes people who are meeting for the first time more comfortable ✅
   Perfect meaning match.
   • Option 4 – To say something that makes s

Examples

• “He told a joke to break the ice at the meeting.”

break the ice – questions

What is the meaning of break the ice in Hindi?

break the ice means “बातचीत की शुरुआत करना” in Hindi. In English: To do or say something to relieve tension or initiate conversation.

Has break the ice been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – break the ice has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-2, SSC MTS 2023, SSC Steno 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.

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