CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute



CUNY - College of Staten Island: The English Language Institute (ELI) of the Center for Global Engagement has offered innovative academic programs for students learning English as a Second Language since the late 1970’s. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and ethnicity of New York City. Classes range from beginner to the advanced level.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

WHEN PIGS FLY

Is it possible for a pig to fly? Have you ever seen a pig fly? 
A person uses the idiom - When Pigs Fly - to express, with sarcasm, that something will never happen or that they will never do something. 


For example: 


A:"Will you come see the new Star Trek movie with me?"
B: "When pigs fly! I hate science fiction."



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