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What does pigs eye landing mean

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It’s an expression usually used in a strongly negative way.
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The phrase 'in a pig's eye' emerged in the USA in the 19th century and, while it is used in Australia, it hasn't travelled to the UK and its meaning is generally unknown there. The expression's use to indicate incredulity could be related to the earlier 'pig's eye' meaning but, if so, it isn't clear how.

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