"all over bar the shouting" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Literally, “it's finished, except for the shouting.” Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} all over bar the shouting
  1. (UK, idiomatic) Of an activity where the result is known, but may be subject to change, due to it not being officially finished or announced. Tags: UK, idiomatic Synonyms: all over but the shouting, all over but the crying
    Sense id: en-all_over_bar_the_shouting-en-phrase-oOjXAsMD Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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