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when chickens have teeth
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said to mean that it is impossible for something to ever happen
What is the origin of the idiom "when chickens have teeth" and when to use it?
The phrase "when chickens have teeth" is an idiom that is used to express the idea that something is so unlikely to happen that it is virtually impossible. It is often used to emphasize the extreme improbability of a situation or event.
例
"I'll lend you my vintage car when chickens have teeth," he said, doubting he would ever let anyone borrow it.
