if pigs had wings they would fly

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Proverb

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if pigs had wings they would fly

  1. (colloquial) Expresses skepticism toward a hypothetical argument by another.

Usage notes

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  • Often used shortened form: "if pigs had wings" or with variant second clauses, especially "they could fly".

See also

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