cut no ice

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

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This argument cut no ice with my parents.

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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:

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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.

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

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