cut ice
cut ice · cuts ice · cut ice · cutting ice
To have influence; to be accepted or toleratedTo have influence (on something, especially someone's opinion); to be accepted or tolerated (by).
» It cuts no ice with me.
Meaning
1 senses(usually)To have influence (on something, especially someone's opinion); to be accepted or tolerated (by).
Will that cut any ice with Moscow? No, they won't care.
Examples
3 sentencesIt cuts no ice with me.
He said he was a friend, but it cut no ice with me.
Their excuses cut no ice with her.
Forms
cuts ice, cutting ice, cut ice, cut iceLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle