Meaning of the word "it ain't over till the fat lady sings" in English
What does "it ain't over till the fat lady sings" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
it ain't over till the fat lady sings
US /ɪt eɪnt ˈoʊvər tɪl ðə fæt ˈleɪdi sɪŋz/
UK /ɪt eɪnt ˈəʊvə tɪl ðə fæt ˈleɪdi sɪŋz/
Idiom
used to say that one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress
Example:
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We are three goals down, but it ain't over till the fat lady sings.
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The polls look bad for the candidate, but it ain't over till the fat lady sings.