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lay the first stone

  • as inbreak the ice
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Synonyms for lay the first stone

verb prepare the way
  • be friendly and talkative
  • break ground
  • cut the first turf
  • get one's feet wet
  • lay the first stone
  • lead off
  • lead the way
  • make a start
  • oil the works
  • open the way
  • pave the way
  • set at ease
  • smooth the path
  • socialize
  • start
  • start the ball rolling
  • take the plunge

More words related to lay the first stone

break the ice

verb. prepare the way
  • be friendly and talkative
  • break ground
  • cut the first turf
  • get one's feet wet
  • lay the first stone
  • lead off
  • lead the way
  • make a start
  • oil the works
  • open the way
  • pave the way
  • set at ease
  • smooth the path
  • socialize
  • start
  • start the ball rolling
  • take the plunge

breaking the ice

verb. prepare the way
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