Pigs might fly

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interjection

Used to say that something will never happen.

I asked my boss for a raise and he said yes, when pigs might fly!
Visual representation of "pigs might fly" - Used to say that something will never happen

Often appears as...

  • she'll tidy her room? pigs might fly!
  • if pigs might fly

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Sarcasm

This phrase is often used sarcastically to express doubt about the likelihood of an event.

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You becoming an astronaut? Sure, when pigs might fly.
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Cultural Improbability

This idiom exists in different forms in various cultures, but it always implies an impossibility.

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He'll volunteer to wash the dishes, when pigs might fly!
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Informal Humor

Use this phrase in casual settings for a humorous effect, not in formal situations.

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Me, win the lottery? Ha, when pigs might fly!
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