when pigs have wings



when pigs have wings

At a time that will never come to pass. (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, when pigs have wings!"
See also: have, pig, wing

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Klasinaklah-SEE-nahDutch
Jonah['dʒəunə]
Basileios-Ancient Greek
Justina[dʒəs'ti:nə]
KitKITEnglish
DavisDAY-visEnglish