The correct phrase is It's not over until the fat lady sinks and has its origins in the game of billiards. The black eight ball was commonly referred to as the fat lady so no matter how bad the game was for a competitor it wasn't over until the fat lady sank.!!
To get your Lâs for driving a car you need to be at least 16 years old. To get your Lâs for riding a motorcycle you need to be at least 17 years old and must have held a Provisional P1, P2 or open car licence for at least 1 year in the last 5 years.
You must be 17 years old to be able to hold a provisional licence. You may apply for the licence up to 3 months before you turn 17, but you may not drive with your provisional licence until you reach that age. If you only need to your licence to drive a moped, the minimum age is 16 years old.