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When the fat lady sings Meaning in English

expression

WHEN thuh FAT LAY-dee SINGZ
WEN thuh FAT LAY-dee SINGZ

परिभाषा

This expression means that something is not truly finished until the very end; the outcome is not decided until the 'fat lady sings.'

उपयोग और बारीकियां

This is an informal, idiomatic, often humorous phrase mostly used for sports, competitions, or uncertain situations. It emphasizes that things can change until the official or dramatic ending. Avoid using it in formal writing. The 'fat lady' refers to opera endings, not a real person.

उदाहरण वाक्य

It's not over when the fat lady sings.

basic

We still have a chance when the fat lady sings.

basic

Wait until the fat lady sings before giving up.

basic

Hey, don’t leave yet—it’s not over when the fat lady sings!

natural

Remember, it’s not decided until the fat lady sings.

natural

People thought the team would lose, but it wasn’t over when the fat lady sang.

natural