To break the ice

écrit par GBNews-Reporters   // 8 juin 2011   //

« The main idea behind the new Chief Executive’s decision to have a meeting with all the staff on his first day was to break the ice. » To break the ice

To say or do something to make people feel relaxed and comfortable (at a party, meeting or new situation).

L’idée principale du directeur général de tenir une réunion avec tout le personnel dès son premier jour était de briser la glace.


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