It is what it is Meaning in English
expression
IT iz wut IT iz
IT iz WOT IT iz
Definition
A phrase used to accept a situation as it is, even if it is not ideal, because it cannot be changed.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and conversational; often used to express resignation, acceptance, or that nothing can be done. Similar in meaning to 'that's life' or 'so it goes.' Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: es lo que hay - así son las cosasPortuguese (BR): é o que é - fazer o quêPortuguese (PT): é o que é - paciênciaChinese (Simplified): 事情就是这样 - 没办法Chinese (Traditional): 事情就是這樣 - 沒辦法Hindi: जो है सो हैArabic: هيك الدنيا - هذا ما هو عليهBengali: যা হয় তাই হয় - চলছে যা চলছেRussian: что есть, то есть - ничего не поделаешьJapanese: しょうがない - 仕方がないVietnamese: đành chịu vậy - cuộc đời là thếKorean: 어쩔 수 없다 - 그냥 그런 거야Turkish: olan oldu - yapacak bir şey yokUrdu: جو ہے جیسا ہےIndonesian: ya sudah - memang begitu
Example Sentences
Sometimes, it is what it is.
basic
We lost the game, but it is what it is.
basic
My train was late again. It is what it is.
basic
If I can’t change it, then it is what it is.
natural
Nobody likes the new rule, but it is what it is.
natural
You can be upset, but at the end of the day, it is what it is.
natural