shatter the ice en · VERB
Etymology
By extension of the metaphor used in break the ice.
Meanings
- (figuratively, idiomatic, usually) To break the ice in a sudden or dramatic fashion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shattered the ice | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| shattered the ice | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| shattering the ice | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| shatters the ice | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |