He is so persuasive that he could sell ice to Eskimos.
sell ice to Eskimos
idiomTo persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
The salesman was so talented that he managed to sell ice to Eskimos, convincing them to buy heaters in the middle of summer.
With his silver tongue and relentless charm, the politician could sell ice to Eskimos, persuading the public to support policies that clearly harmed their own interests.
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break the ice
To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.
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I have a bridge to sell you
An indirect way of expressing that the addressee is gullible.
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ice cool
calm and composed in a difficult situation.
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ice maiden
An ice queen; a beautiful but heartless woman.
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ice queen
A beautiful but heartless woman.
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keep one's stick on the ice
To remain vigilant and ready for action.
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keep someone on ice
To keep someone uninformed and waiting for a response.
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on thin ice
Dangerously, hazardously, delicately.