It is what it is

A popular “weasel phrase” used frequently by merger integration consultants, it refers to a negative situation that is outside of one’s sphere of influence and as such should not be further pursued in hopes of resolution. An approximate translation could be: “this is f*cked, but I can’t fix it, so why bother”.

"This company is rubbish. Their systems are stuffed, all their good staff are leaving, and just when the sh*t is hitting the fan, our manager goes off on holiday to Hawaii. But it is what it is, I guess...”

by Thirty dollar man August 13, 2011

what it is yo

according to recording group, Trillville, this phrase means, "How's it going", "How are you", "What is your telephone number so we can converse", "Are you in a relationship", etc.

"What is yo, ah what's up ?"

by Tarniecia Johnson April 18, 2005

It is what it ain’t

The unfortunate reality that things are not what they seem to be. The correction of ‘it is what it is’.

As I live longer I reply to people who tell me: ‘It is what it is’; with ‘It is what it ain’t’ because I am not able to deny and therefore imply agreement.

by Major Thomas Randle September 17, 2018

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

what it is ho

Inquiry of ones present conditions. Derived from the opening line of Trillville's Some Cut.

Jack: What it is ho?

Ed: Too much work.

by kwashia March 28, 2005

It Is What It Is

A trite, overused and infuriatingly meaningless cliche that is utilized by provincials who think they are adding some deep, meaningful insight during a discussion when all they are offering is senseless, unwarranted repetitiveness to what would otherwise be a far better conversation had they not shown the shallowness of the gene pool they spawned from by using this asininely useless and redundant phrase to begin with.

An interesting conversation is being had, when quite suddenly:

Robin: My house burned down last night. It is what it is.
Aidan: Fuck you, provincial.

by BennyKennedy April 1, 2009

it is what it is

things are the way they are. circumstances might not be the best, but... it is what it is

sherlock: it's okay.
john: it's not okay!
sherlock: *hugging john* no, but it is what it is

by tea_and_tjlc January 13, 2017