when pigs can fly
when pigs can fly
At a point in time that will never come to pass. (Used to show skepticism or cynicism over some hypothetical situation or outcome.) A: "If we could just get Democrats and Republicans to agree on a tax reform bill, we could bring the deficit down in no time." B: "Sure, when pigs can fly!" I'm sure that David would be happy to pay for everyone—when pigs can fly.
See also: can, fly, pig
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- the thing is
- the thing is...
- the thing of it is
- agree to
- ((do) you) know what I mean
- ((do) you) know what I'm saying
- against the current
- (Do) you feel (me)?
- approve
- approve of