171 - Expression: When Pigs Fly!

American English Podcast - Un p贸dcast de Sonoro | Shana Thompson

Today, we鈥檙e diving into a phrase that鈥檚 all about the impossible, the absurd, and the downright ridiculous. Ever seen a pig soar through the sky? Of course not! And that鈥檚 why we say, "When pigs fly!" 馃惙鉁堬笍 In today鈥檚 lesson, you鈥檒l hear a joke, practice your pronunciation and we鈥檒l explore where this quirky expression comes from. Most importantly, you鈥檒l learn how to use it in multiple everyday contexts.聽 Pigs might not have wings, but Amelia Earhart sure did. She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, and the first female to attempt a flight around the globe. Amelia was a pioneer in aviation and her story is fiercely inspiring! Be sure to stay tuned until part 2 to hear it! It鈥檒l be posted shortly.聽 鉂わ笍 Premium Content:聽 Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) - and get Season 4 at a discount. My Favorite English Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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