Catch Word #30 – When Pigs Fly
The expression when pigs fly is used when people talk about something they would never do, or some event that would never happen. It is a very old expression, and no one knows why we talk about pigs! We can also use the similar expression, when hell freezes over. Check out the examples in this episode.
Expressions included in the Study Guide
- When pigs fly
- Bungee jumping
- Kinda
- With caution
- Hell
- When hell freezes over…
- Skydiving
- Afraid of heights
Copyright: Audio/Study Guide: Culips
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Catch Word #30 – When Pigs Fly
The expression when pigs fly is used when people talk about something they would never do, or some event that would never happen. It is a very old expression, and no one knows why we talk about pigs! We can also use the similar expression, when hell freezes over. Check out the examples in this episode.
Expressions included in the Study Guide
- When pigs fly
- Bungee jumping
- Kinda
- With caution
- Hell
- When hell freezes over…
- Skydiving
- Afraid of heights
Copyright: Audio/Study Guide: Culips
Popular Podcasts
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our English learning platform.
- They are Canadian and American
- Have master’s degrees and work in professions related to English education (Andrew is a university English professor, Suzanne is a pronunciation coach and voice actor, and Morag is a writer).
- Actively study second languages as adults. Our team understands the ups and downs of studying foreign languages as adults who live busy lives.
