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English / proverb

It Isn't over Till the Fat Lady Sings

MEANING IN ENGLISH

An outcome cannot be assumed with certainty until a contest or process has completely concluded.

In context

01

Even when their handmade craft cooperative faced early losses, they persevered, knowing it isn't over till the fat lady sings.

02

Do not give up on transforming your lifestyle into one of peace and simplicity; it isn't over till the fat lady sings.

Synonyms

it is not over until the end,hope remains till the finish,don't count it out early

Antonyms

a foregone conclusion,sealed fate,predetermined outcome

Collocations

know that it isn't over till the fat lady sings,prove that it isn't over till the fat lady sings,remind someone that it isn't over till the fat lady sings

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗