How to Pronounce "cut no ice"
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈaɪs
KUT-noh-ICE
kˈʌt/ /nəʊ/ /ˈaɪs
KUT-noh-ICE
Definition
If something 'cuts no ice', it does not have any effect or influence, usually on someone's opinion or feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈaɪs
British English
kˈʌt/ /nəʊ/ /ˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT-noh-ICE
UK
KUT-noh-ICE
Listen in Context
Her excuses cut no ice with the teacher.
The promise of extra money cut no ice with the workers.
His story cut no ice with the police officer.
You can apologize all you want, but that will cut no ice with me.