cut no ice

Idioms  

1. Have no effect, make no impression, as in That excuse cuts no ice with me. This term predates modern refrigeration, when ice was obtained by cutting it from a large block with a sharp tool. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

“These themes will absolutely cut no ice” with Mr. López Obrador, Mr. Bothwell said.

From New York Times

This argument cut no ice with my parents.

From Washington Post

He highlighted the way that the Democrats sought to paint a picture of a long build-up from Donald Trump to the events of 6 January, but also suggests it will cut no ice where it counts, with Senate Republicans:

From The Guardian

Such arguments will cut no ice with the Trump administration, and it might be that the White House will rethink its deportation strategy, using different means.

From Nature

His subsequent apologies and conversion to a pro-EU policy cut no ice with critics.

From BBC