Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-a-pigs-eye

idiom
/ˈɪn ə pɪɡz aɪ/
Definition
A colloquial phrase indicating close scrutiny or examining something critically.
Examples
  • This task is in-a-pigs-eye compared to what we dealt with last week.
  • When I asked him to complete the project quickly, he replied that it’s all in-a-pigs-eye for him.
Meaning
The phrase suggests that something is very small or insignificant, often used humorously.
Synonyms
  • In no way
  • Not likely
  • Not a chance