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when pigs fly

(phrase)Casual

Never — used sarcastically when something is so unlikely you might as well say it's impossible.

In a sentence

  • “He'll apologize when pigs fly.”
  • “Sure, I'll go skydiving — when pigs fly.”

Also known as

no wayfat chance

Where it’s used

everyday

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To say or do exactly the right thing — to pinpoint the truth or solution precisely.

when pigs fly — American slang definition + audio