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The fat lady still sings - by frog
There is an American saying that it ain’t over until the fat lady sings. While it is a southern phrase that refers to opera or to church, it has been popularised by sports commentators referring to the last minutes of a game. I was watching Michael Cullen on Agenda this morning, discussing the bailout and the financial crisis. [...] read moreOctober 19, 2008 11:48 am - 22 Comments
