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Social (General)
It is what it is
Expressing resignation about circumstances beyond control
Literal Meaning
Tautological statement of acceptance
Actual Meaning
Acceptance of an unchangeable situation - nothing can be done about it
Examples in Context

Friend: 'Prices went up.' You: 'It is what it is.' (Translation: We just have to accept this)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Expression of acceptance
  • 2Can sound dismissive
  • 3Sometimes healthiest response
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
that's life
so be it
it cannot be helped
que sera sera
the way the cookie crumbles
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