It is what it is

A phrase used to describe a situation that is less than ideal that you can't change.

It is what it is and all we can do is accept it and carry on.

by Galawh November 7, 2020

What was was, was was

A phrase oriented in the Hebrew language. Used to describe something that has already happened and there is no use in worrying about it.

Bob: I can't believe I failed that test.
Jim: Take it easy man; what was was, was was.

by Sam McGee August 12, 2006

It is what it is

Used often in the business world, this incredibly versatile phrase can be literally translated as "fuck it."

The client changed the deadline to today? Well, it is what it is.

by A. Danish December 27, 2007

What

The first thirty-two words sung in Thrift Shop.

What, what, what, what. What, what, what, what...

by Flerp April 10, 2013

What

The ultimate answer to all the questions you want to avoid.

Friend: When are you going to return my socks?
Me: What?

by sharkish potter October 3, 2020

what-what?

Acknowledgement of hotness.

Look at that blonde over next to the fruit stand. Can I get a what-what?

by grampa scully January 29, 2004

It's What It Is

A final solution to a situation, usually after much deliberation, and a final acceptance of that fact. It can be giving up on expecting someone to show up, or as it's typically used amongst The Mafia, a death sentence.

The simplest definition is: a ultimate, final acceptance. Period. Past all points or avenues of trying to change the situation. Gun at your head, you're done crying, he's not hearing you out. It is what it is. Get on with it motherfucker!

Frank Sheeran: "Tony told the old man to tell me to tell you... 'it's what it is'"
Jimmy: "What it is?"
Frank: "It's what it is."
Jimmy: *sniffling* "They wouldn't dare"

or

Tim: "The pharmacy won't process my refill. I tried everything."
Nick: "Not even for tomorrow?"
Tim: "It is what it is. I'm out of ideas."

by masheteemirage November 28, 2019