فى المشمش

Fel meshmesh

Translation: In the (time of) apricots.

Meaning: ّIn your dreams. Use this quick phrase to respond to someone who asks for an unreasonable favour or presumes something unlikely. The 'time of apricots' refers to the short time during the year when apricots are in season, meaning that such an event is exceedingly rare or unlikely.

Source: Egyptian Proverbs, (Al-Ahram Center for Translation and Publishing, 1986) by Ahmed Taymour Pasha

Translated by: Nabil Shawkat