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Avoid awkwardness when meeting for the first time (5,3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

break the ice

(Other definitions for break the ice that I've seen before include "Make people feel more relaxed when meeting for the first time" , "Start conversation between strangers" , "Get social rapport going" , "Overcome formality" , "Make the first move in a conversation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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