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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: 'Cut no ice'
Question

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
'Cut no ice'

A.

Have no effect

B.

Create trouble

C.

Be sharp

D.

Stop something

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: Cut no iceto have no influence or effect; to fail to impress or persuade. (Hindi: कोई असर न होना / असरहीन होना)
Example: His excuses cut no ice with the examiner, who still penalized him.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Carry no weight — to have no influence (Hindi: अप्रभावी होना).
· Fall on deaf ears — to be ignored (Hindi: अनसुना कर देना).
· Leave someone cold — to fail to interest someone (Hindi: प्रभावित न करना).
· Cut little ice — to have very little effect (Hindi: थोड़ा बहुत असर होना, पर पर्याप्त नहीं).

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