it is what it is

Meaning #1 A phase used to instill a sense of acceptance in a situation. It is used to remind one of the unalterable elements of life. think of " I am who I am" The phaze defines things that cannot be changed, it to say "it is this way, so we have to accept it." An apple can never be an orange, even though if you wish, hope and dream it was an orange. it IS what it IS

Meaning #2 The condition of state of the present that has to be accepted.

1.I hate the fact that I wear a size 12 shoe, but it is what it is...

2. I was ashamed to tell him that my mom is an alcoholic, but it is what it.

by Social Security October 6, 2008

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Get the it is what it ismug.

What's that?

1. Another way of saying "what did you just say?", or asking the speaker to repeat their previous statement, due to lack of volume or attention or volume.
Synonyms: Huh? What? Whu? What did you say?, say again?, you talkin' to me? etc.

2. The question asked by youtube haters, cyber thugs, and internet toughguys when they first see a girl naked at age 45.

1. Matt: "I heard Dave knocked out Bruce last night and took his dope."
Vinnie: (paying attention to something else) "What's that?"
Matt: "I said, I heard Dave knocked out Bruce last night and took his dope."

2. (Paid-up-front-hooker removes her panties before youtube hater)
45 year old Youtube Hater (pointing to the snooch): What's that?

by BHK on Vernor April 22, 2009

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