When Pigs Fly Meaning & Sentence Examples

When Pigs Fly Definition, Sentence Examples

WHEN PIGS FLY MEANING – Find out what when pigs fly really means. Example sentences of this idiomatic expression can also be found here.

The phrase “pigs may fly” or “pigs might fly” has been used in various forms since the 1600s, when it was said that “pigs fly with their tails forward”, used as a sarcastic remark something overly optimistic. In America, it is more typical to use the phrase “when pigs fly.”

Meaning:

• a situation that will never occur
• impossible
• extremely unlikely to occur

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Here are examples of sentences that use pigs fly:

1. Helen’s crazy mother said that being so lazy, Jen is going to be rich one day for sure and without any hard-working job. Come on, when pigs fly!
2. I think he’ll pay you back your money – when pigs fly.
3. Eric asked Daisy whether she would go to the movies with him, and Daisy replied that would happen when pigs fly.
4. She plans to clean her house every week, but she will probably do it only when pigs fly.

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