if pigs had wings, they would/could fly



if pigs had wings, they would/could fly

There is no chance of that ever happening. (Used to show skepticism or cynicism over someone's hypothetical remark.) Bob: "If we could just get Democrats and Republicans to agree on a tax reform bill, we could bring the deficit down in no time." Dave: "Sure, and if pigs had wings, they would fly!"
See also: could, fly, if, pig

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dovydas-Lithuanian
Salomesə-LO-mee (English), SAH-lə-may (English)English, German, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
SheryllSHER-əlEnglish
Blount[blaunt]
Linsey['linzi]
FreekFRAY:KDutch