when pigs fly
I'll finish my homework when pigs fly!
मैं अपना होमवर्क कभी नहीं पूरा करूँगा!
कभी नहीं होने वाला
She said she would clean her room when pigs fly.
उसने कहा कि वह कभी अपना कमरा साफ नहीं करेगी।
When pigs fly will I ever trust him again!
कभी नहीं, मैं फिर से उस पर भरोसा करूँगा!
Used to express that something is impossible or will never happen.
समानार्थी शब्द
विलोम शब्द
संबंधित वाक्यांश
विशेष सुझाव
Usage Context
Use 'when pigs fly' to politely or humorously dismiss an unlikely promise or event. It’s a lighthearted way to say something will never happen.
स्वर्णिम नियम
Idiom Meaning
Always interpret 'when pigs fly' figuratively, not literally. It’s not about pigs or flying—it’s about impossibility.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
The idiom dates back to the early 16th century, with the earliest known written use in John Withals's 'A Short Dictionary for Young Beginners' (1540). It likely originated from the absurdity of pigs flying, which was seen as an impossible event.
उपयोग नोट्स
This idiom is often used humorously or sarcastically to emphasize the unlikelihood of an event. It is common in both spoken and written English.