Phrase guide

pigs might fly

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

A response (often with a hint of sarcasm) to a situation which one thinks that there is no chance of ever occurring.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • "I'm sure he'll pay you back tomorrow." "Yeah right, and pigs might fly."

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: maak dat de kat wijs — Translations
  • German: wer's glaubt, wird selig — Translations