Phrase guide

it ain't over till it's over

proverb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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proverb

Meaning 1

There are more developments yet to come; one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Coined by American baseball player (job at that time) Yogi Berra in 1973.