it's all over bar the shouting

it's all over bar the shouting

The outcome of something is inevitable at this point. (Said especially of sporting events.) Primarily heard in UK, Australia. With that last goal, it's all over bar the shouting at this point.See also: all, bar, over, shout

all over bar the shouting

(of a contest) almost finished and therefore virtually decided. informalSee also: all, bar, over, shout