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when hell freezes over
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used to express disbelief in something happening
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "when hell freezes over" and when to use it?
The phrase "when hell freezes over" is an idiom used to convey the idea that something is so unlikely or impossible that it will never occur. The expression likely stems from the perception that hell, being a place of extreme heat and torment, could only freeze over in the most unimaginable and improbable circumstances.
Example
" I'll lend you my vintage sports car when hell freezes over, " he replied when asked for a loan.
Getting him to apologize is as likely as hell freezing over; he never admits he's wrong.
She promised to give up her favorite dessert, but that will happen when hell freezes over.
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