Joe didn't know anyone at the party, so he told a few jokes to break the ice.
Everyone was deathly silent after John went ballistic and left the meeting. I tried breaking the ice with, but it didn't help.
My plans to study abroad were put on ice during the coronavirus pandemic.
We've had to put the sale on ice while we figure out why the website keeps crashing.
Hong's excuses cut no ice with me. He doesn't have a good reason for his lateness.
I don't care who you are. It cuts no ice with me.
Kikko's money problems are the tip of the iceberg. She also lost her job and her boyfriend dumped her.
If Congress doesn't vote to extend the debt limit, a government shutdown will be just the tip of the iceberg.