When the fat lady sings
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Not over till the end hits.
Origin
From 20th-century America, tied to opera; 'fat lady sings' for end, slang by 1970s in a tale for done. A 1980s 'Variety' uses it for a wrap.
Variants
- Fat lady
- Lady sings
Usage Examples
- It ain't over till the fat lady sings; wait!
- When the fat lady sings-game's done.
- Fat lady sings; end now.
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