Meaning of 'It ain't over till the fat lady sings'
What does the saying 'It ain't over till the fat lady sings' mean?
Idiom: It ain't over till the fat lady sings
Meaning:
This idiom means that until something has officially finished, the result is uncertain.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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