cut no ice . cut no ice {v. phr.} To have no effect; achieve no result; be insignificant. The fact that the accused is a millionaire will cut no ice with this particular judge. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry