Idioms
An idiom is a group of words, or in other words, a phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning of the words in it.
Idiom:
cut no ice with (someone)
Meaning:
to have no influence on someone
Example:
The girl's excuses cut no ice with her teacher or the principal.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
Idioms can be a powerful linguistic tool only when they are used in the right way in the right places.