Definition
Never.
Origins
Referencing the fact that pigs do not have wings and cannot fly.
In Context
- ""You know, my friend," said Mongan, "that I can't get Duv Laca back unless the King of Leinster asks me to take her back, for a bargain is a bargain." "That will happen when pigs fly," said mac an Dáv, "and," said he, "I did not make any bargain with any king that is in the world.""
Also Said As
- at latter Lammas
- at no time
- in the reign of Queen Dick
- ne'er
- never
- never ever
- not while pussy's a cat
- on the second Tuesday of the week
- sine die
- when Hell freezes over
- when pigs fly
- when two Sundays come together
- when two Sundays meet
See Also
- pigs might fly
- camel through the eye of a needle
- a cold day in Hell
- ad kalendas Graecas
- first of never
- never in a month of Sundays
- snowball's chance in hell
- when Hell freezes over