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not over until the fat lady sings or it's not over until it's overadv. phr.from old-fashioned country circus performances, or sports, said in jest Ongoing activities do not come to an end until the proper conclusion. 〖谑〗(源自老式的乡村马戏表演或体育运动)事情有了适当的结论才结束;要等结束了才算完。◆ During the lengthy court trial jurors were getting restless and many wanted to leave, until the foreman said, "It's not over until the fat lady sings."在冗长的庭审期间,陪审员们越来越焦躁不安,很多人都想离开,这时陪审团团长说:“要等审出个结果来才算完。” |