it ain't over till/until it's over



it ain't over till/until it's over

The final outcome cannot be assumed or determined until a given situation, event, etc., is completely finished. Usually used in reference to organized competitions, such as sporting events, political elections, and the like. A: "We're down by six points with only two minutes remaining. There's no way we can win now!" B: "Hey, it ain't over till it's over!" It's not looking likely that the Senator will be elected to another term, but it ain't over until it's over.
See also: till, until

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alexandriea-lek-sawn-DREEFrench (Rare)
Wibawawee-BAH-wahIndonesian
Parry-Welsh
SibylSIB-əlEnglish
Matan-Hebrew
GÉZa-Hungarian