if pigs had wings they would fly
English
Proverb
if pigs had wings they would fly
- (colloquial) Expresses skepticism toward a hypothetical argument by another.
Usage notes
- Often used shortened form: "if pigs had wings" or with variant second clauses, especially "they could fly".
See also
- if pigs had wings
- if wishes were horses, beggars would ride
- when pigs have wings
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