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Idioms & Expressions
When pigs fly
Expressing that something is impossible or extremely unlikely
Literal Meaning
A state in which pigs are capable of soaring through the air
Actual Meaning
Never; something that will never happen
Examples in Context

Friend: 'When will he apologize?' You: 'When pigs fly.' (Translation: Never)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Strong expression of impossibility
  • 2Can be humorous
  • 3Definitive denial
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never
impossible
not a chance
unthinkable
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