That new movie really stinks on ice.
stink on ice
idiomTo be of very poor quality, even repulsive.
Origin
disputed originFrom the notion that if organic matter smells bad even when on ice then it must be truly rotten.
I tried the new restaurant downtown, but the food was terrible and the service stank on ice.
The manager realized the entire marketing campaign stank on ice, so he scrapped the project before it caused further damage to the company's reputation.
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break the ice
To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.
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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.
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pen and Ink
[Cockney slang]stink