day the eagle flies

the day the eagle flies

Payday. The phrase refers to US currency, which bears the image of a bald eagle. Primarily heard in US. Next Friday is the day the eagle flies, so let's go out to dinner then—I'm just broke right now.

See also: eagle, flies

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day the eagle flies

verb

See when the eagle flies

See also: eagle, flies

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