Meaning of the word "it ain't over till it's over" in English

What does "it ain't over till it's over" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

it ain't over till it's over

US /ɪt eɪnt ˈoʊ.vɚ tɪl ɪts ˈoʊ.vɚ/
UK /ɪt eɪnt ˈəʊ.və tɪl ɪts ˈəʊ.və/
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Idiom

used to say that a situation could still change and that the final result is not certain until the very end

Example:
We are losing by ten points, but it ain't over till it's over.
Don't celebrate yet; it ain't over till it's over.