it ain't over till it's over
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
There are more developments yet to come; one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “it ain't over till it's over” mean?
There are more developments yet to come; one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress.
Is “it ain't over till it's over” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.