(It’s) Not Over Till the Fat Lady Sings

What does the idiom “(It’s) Not Over Till the Fat Lady Sings” mean?

Definition:

The situation may change; nothing is certain until the conclusion

For example:

“The team is behind 4-1, but it’s not over till the fat lady sings.”

Notes:

This is attributed to the baseball player Yogi Berra. Other versions are “The opera ain’t over till the fat lady sings” and “It’s not over till it’s over.”

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