it's all over but the shouting
it's all over but the shouting
Something is inevitable at this point, as of an outcome. (Said especially of sporting events.) With that last goal, it's all over but the shouting at this point.
See also: all, but, over, shout
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
It's all over but the shouting.
Fig. Cliché It is decided and concluded.; It is essentially decided and finished. (Meaning that though there may be more to some process, the outcome is clear. An elaboration of all over, which means "finished.") The last goal was made with only 4 seconds to go in the game. "Well, it's all over but the shouting," said the coach. Tom worked hard in college and passed his last test with an A. When he saw the grade, he said, "It's all over but the shouting."
See also: all, but, over, shout
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
all over but the shouting, it's
The outcome is certain, though it may not yet be widely known. Probably originating in the mid-nineteenth century, the phrase was first used for the outcome of sporting events, elections, and similar competitive undertakings, and still is.
See also: all, but, over
The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- all over but the shouting, it's
- all over but the shouting
- all over bar the shouting
- it's all over bar the shouting
- come to the point
- come to the point and get to the point
- come/get to the point
- get to the point
- get to the point, to
- at this point