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
Teodors-Latvian
DarrylDER-əl, DAR-əlEnglish
EddieED-eeEnglish
Cande-Spanish
Yuayoo-ahJapanese
Kirby['kɜ:bi]