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Old October 11, 2011, 09:45 AM
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I think it means to break the ice, but I'm not sure. Google search states it means to start up a conversation which is similar to break the ice. Is this an international term?
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In Spain it's used. I'd say it doesn't mean necessarily to start up a conversation, but also just to talk.

E.g. Cuando X va a comer a un restaurante, le gusta pegar la hebra con los camareros.

Here, X enjoys talking to the waiters, not only "breaking the ice".
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I agree.
Pegar la hebra = platicar, conversar.

In Mexico, it's often associated with people talking long.
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We use chew the fat.

Thank you both for the information.
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so does chew the fat or shoot the breeze
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