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lay the first stone

VERB

break the ice

Synonyms

WEAK

be friendly and talkative break ground cut the first turf get one's feet wet 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

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"This is the government and legislature that have the ambition to lay the first stone and start building this blessed project," said Matteo Salvini, the infrastructure minister and head of the League coalition party.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2022

After dinner, her eyes red with weeping, she went to the convent to try and soften Gerard, and lay the first stone at least of a reconciliation.

From The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages by Reade, Charles

"Now hand me up a branch," she cried, "and I will lay the first stone of our house!"

From The Eagle's Nest by Cartwright, S. E.

The master mason who helped to lay the first stone assisted in fixing the last in the lantern.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

For myself, I sincerely trust that the good work of which we are now assembled to lay the first stone may, under God's blessing, prosper and accomplish its purpose.

From Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 by VII, Edward

lay the first stone

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