until the cows freeze over in English

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Etymology: Mixed metaphor combining until the cows come home + when hell freezes over. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|until the cows come home|when hell freezes over|nocat=1|notext=1}} until the cows come home + when hell freezes over Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} until the cows freeze over

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        "For a very long period of time."
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        "(humorous) For a very long period of time."
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  "word": "until the cows freeze over"
}

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"until the cows freeze over" meaning in English

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