English / proverb
It Isn't over 'til the Fat Lady Sings
MEANING IN ENGLISH
One should never assume the final result of an ongoing struggle or contest until it is officially finished
In context
01
Our team trails by ten points in the fourth quarter, but remember that it isn't over 'til the fat lady sings.
02
Even though initial market reactions were gloomy, don't concede defeat; it isn't over 'til the fat lady sings.
Synonyms
it's not over yet,premature conclusion,keep fighting
Antonyms
the deal is sealed,foregone conclusion,game over
Collocations
remember that it isn't over 'til the fat lady sings,know it isn't over 'til the fat lady sings,prove that it isn't over 'til the fat lady sings