in a pig's eye
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The phrase originated in the early 19th century and is believed to have been derived from the idea that pigs are known for their poor eyesight, implying that something is unlikely or untrue.
مثال
- A: I won the lottery! B: In a pig's eye!
- He said he would finish the project on time, but in a pig's eye he will.
- She claimed to have seen a UFO, but in a pig's eye I believe her.
تعریف انگلیسی
adverb
- very unlikely