English / proverb
It Isn't over Until the Fat Lady Sings
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An outcome cannot be taken for granted as long as there remains time or opportunity for circumstances to change
In context
01
The political analysts wrote off our candidate prematurely, forgetting that it isn't over until the fat lady sings.
02
The merger talks appeared hopelessly deadlocked, but veteran negotiators understood that it isn't over until the fat lady sings.
Synonyms
hold your judgment,race is still on,outcome is open
Antonyms
settled beyond doubt,irreversible outcome,die is cast
Collocations
remind everyone that it isn't over until the fat lady sings,believe that it isn't over until the fat lady sings,until the fat lady sings