cut ice

Oh, listen; I will go and try and get work to-morrow; I will ask them to let me cut ice or make the paths through the snow.

The people seem to saw logs all summer and cut ice all winter.

"As moral suasion, belting don't cut ice," went on the American.

When their money gave out they cut ice in the river to pay the rent.

A clear head, a strong back, and a good riding-leg cut ice in these times.