cut no ice
Идиома: cut no ice with somebody
Значение: if something cuts no ice with someone, it does not cause them to change their opinion or decision.
It cut no ice with me = It doesn't influence me/ It doesn't impress me; have no effect.
не производить никакого впечатления; не сработать; не оказать (ожидаемого) результата или влияния; не иметь никакого значения; ~ не катит (не прокатит).
Происхождение: This term predates modern refrigeration, when ice was obtained by cutting it from a large block with a sharp tool. [Late 1800s]
Примеры: I've heard her excuses and they cut no ice with me.
What you just said will cut no ice with the boss.
His speech cut no ice with them. - Его речь не произвела на них никакого впечатления.
It cuts no ice that your mother is the teacher.
Значение: if something cuts no ice with someone, it does not cause them to change their opinion or decision.
It cut no ice with me = It doesn't influence me/ It doesn't impress me; have no effect.
не производить никакого впечатления; не сработать; не оказать (ожидаемого) результата или влияния; не иметь никакого значения; ~ не катит (не прокатит).
Происхождение: This term predates modern refrigeration, when ice was obtained by cutting it from a large block with a sharp tool. [Late 1800s]
Примеры: I've heard her excuses and they cut no ice with me.
What you just said will cut no ice with the boss.
His speech cut no ice with them. - Его речь не произвела на них никакого впечатления.
It cuts no ice that your mother is the teacher.