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.

What is the origin of the idiom "cut no ice with someone" and when to use it?

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to [cut] (no|little|much) ice with {sb}

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Définition et signification de « cut no ice with somebody » en anglais

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