it cuts no ice

[Nenad11]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #329 "English Slang Idioms (50)", question 4

"I know that you want to change that regulation, but your way of going about it cuts no .........," the activist said.

(a) tape
(b) rug
(c) line
(d) ice

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #329 "English Slang Idioms (50)", answer 4

"I know that you want to change that regulation, but your way of going about it cuts no ice," the activist said.

Correct answer: (d) ice

Your answer was: correct
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Does to cut no ice mean that it doesn't get on well,that's to say,it doesn't fare well?

[Beeesneees]

It means it makes no difference. His way of going about things has no influence on the regulation that is in place.
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Cheers m' dears!

[Kati Svaby]

Hi Bz,

Can I interpret 'cut no ice ' = it has no effect or impression on somebody.
Kati
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.

[Beeesneees]

You can, yes, Kati.
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Cheers m' dears!