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The phrase "when pigs fly" is an old saying used to describe something impossible.
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The saying 'when pigs fly' has been around since the 1600s. People use it to say that something will never happen because pigs are not made to fly. It’s a fun, sarcastic way to talk about things that are very unlikely or impossible. This phrase appears in many cultures, not just English-speaking ones, showing that it’s a common way to joke about impossibility.
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