English / proverb
It's Not over 'til the Fat Lady Sings
MEANING IN ENGLISH
An ongoing struggle or contest is never decided until the very last moment
In context
01
Despite facing severe drought, the old farmer kept watering his seedlings, determined that it's not over 'til the fat lady sings.
02
The pack of wolves had cornered the young elk, but it broke free with a burst of stamina, proving it's not over 'til the fat lady sings.
Synonyms
never give up early,undecided until the end,holding out hope
Antonyms
already determined,sealed fate,finished contest
Collocations
proves that it's not over 'til the fat lady sings,remember it's not over 'til the fat lady sings,insisting it's not over 'til the fat lady sings