Quote by Dan Cook, "The Washington Post",

The opera isn't over till the fat lady sings.

The opera isn't over till the fat lady sings.

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This quote is a colloquial expression used to convey that something is not yet finished or decided until the final and decisive moment occurs. It originates from the world of opera, where sopranos or actresses with larger physiques often perform the final and grandiose aria. The phrase implies that one should not make premature judgments or assumptions but wait for the conclusive evidence or outcome before drawing any conclusions or making final decisions.

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