Meaning of 'When pigs fly'
What does the saying 'When pigs fly' mean?
Idiom: When pigs fly
Meaning:
Meaning you will not get something when you want it or someone doesn't want something for you. say you are selling an item and some one doesn't want it. they might say 'I'll buy it when pigs fly'. it just means you will never get someone to say yes to you when you ask for something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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