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in a pig's eye

Meaning: absolutely not; never; expressing strong disagreement.

Language: English

Literally: in a pig's eye

Category: Animals

Origin: American slang; pigs' eyes are small and obscured, making something impossible to see.

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  • Ménager la chèvre et le chou — To try to please both sides of a conflict without committing to either.
  • Prendere due piccioni con una fava — To achieve two goals with a single effort.

More English idioms

  • stick your oar in — to interfere in someone else's affairs; to meddle.
  • lower your guard — to relax defenses; to become vulnerable.
  • bring home the bacon — to provide income; to succeed in earning money.
  • have an axe to grind — to have a personal grievance; hidden motives behind actions.
  • come hell or high water — no matter what obstacles arise; with absolute determination.
  • run rings around someone — to easily surpass someone; to be far superior in ability.

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