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Phrase(s): 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."
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs