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Zesty Y
2023-06-05 03:06
Until hell freezes over clause
"Until" can be replaced by "will" or "when".
Used to indicate something lasts forever
When I got stranded on this island, I thought I would live here until hell freezes over.
Where are you now? We won't wait for you until hell freezes over. I'll give you exactly 5 more minutes.
I want to avoid him until hell freezes over.
Said when you believe something will never happen
I will not leave that job untill hell freezes over.
I will not forgive you until hell freezes over.
Said when you believe something will never hapen
Permanently or finally
Used to refer to an impossible plan or idea
Impossible or unrealistic dreams, hopes, or plans
Forever or eternally
This exaggeration dates back to the early 1900s.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
