[cut] (no|little|much) ice with {sb}
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to fail to have an influence or effect, particularly in changing someone's opinion about something opinion or decision
The idiom "cut no ice with someone" has its origin in the early 19th century. It likely comes from the idea that cutting or shaping ice was a physically demanding and arduous task. The expression evolved to describe situations where someone's arguments, actions, or words have little or no influence or impact on another person. It is used to suggest that the person is not able to make a significant impression or sway the opinions or decisions of the other party.
- He won the Nobel Peace Prize, but this cut little ice at home.
- I'm sorry, but that ridiculous rationale cuts no ice with me and will not change my mind.
- I showed the director the blueprint I've been working on for the last couple of months, but it didn't seem to cut any ice with the him.
- It’s unlikely that these arguments will cut much ice with Democrats.
- One day before, the same message would not have cut any ice.