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Adynaton (plural adynata) is a figure of speech in the form of hyperbole taken to such extreme lengths as to insinuate a complete impossibility (Source: Wikipedia.org) An example of this is the idiom "When pigs fly" although examples of adynaton can be found in nearly every language. There is such a saying in Russian that translates to "when the crawfish whistles on the mountain"!

"Pull oneself up by one's bootstraps" – Early 19th century US; attested 1834. In original use, often used to refer to pulling oneself over a fence and implying that someone is attempting or has claimed some ludicrously far-fetched or impossible task (Source: Wiktionary.org). The saying appears to have begun as an adynaton, but the meaning has shifted over time from something ridiculous and impossible into something possible if you only try hard enough. I'll let you put on a pair of boots; let me know when the upwards movement begins!

Kayfabe - In professional wrestling, kayfabe /ˈkeɪfeɪb/ is the portrayal of staged events within the industry as "real" or "true", specifically the portrayal of competition, rivalries, and relationships between participants as being genuine and not of a staged or predetermined nature of any kind. Kayfabe has also evolved to become a code word of sorts for maintaining this "reality" within the direct or indirect presence of the public. (Source: Wikipedia.org). It can be understood as a formalized "suspension of disbelief" by both the audience on performers. With traditional actors, a persona is adopted only during actual performances or filming. In wrestling, kayfabe means the actors continue to maintain their personas in every interaction with the public even outside of the stage or ring.