VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

All Over But The Shouting

Meaning:

Certain to end in a specific way

Examples:

  • With a 20-point lead and only two minutes left in the game, it's all over but the shouting for the home team.
  • The election results are in, and it looks like the incumbent has won by a landslide. It's all over but the shouting at this point.
  • After months of negotiations, the two companies have agreed to a merger. It's all over but the shouting for the shareholders.
  • The final exam is tomorrow, and I've studied for weeks. It's all over but the shouting now.
  • The film festival jury has made their decision, and the winner has been announced. It's all over but the shouting for the filmmakers.
  • The product launch has been a huge success, with sales skyrocketing in the first week. It's all over but the shouting for the marketing team.
  • The court case has been decided, and the verdict is clear. It's all over but the shouting for the lawyers.
  • The deal has been signed, and the contract is final. It's all over but the shouting for the negotiators.
  • The race is almost finished, and the runner in the lead has a clear advantage. It's all over but the shouting for the spectators.
  • The project has been completed, and the team has delivered ahead of schedule. It's all over but the shouting for the project manager.