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it is what it is

A term popularized by the people of Los Angeles. It connotes that the truth is simply that... the truth. Deception of the truth will only piss people off down the line, and you don't want to piss people off, who knows you might get shot. LOL. You want to live in the truth, and you like to keep it real.
Yeah? You mean we can't lie and say that Mark McGuire wasn't on steroids and his home run record is tainted?

Nope. It is what it is.
by SoCAL Homie August 27, 2007
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The metric system is a consistent and coherent system of units. In other words, it fits together very well and calculations are easy because it is decimal. This is a big advantage for use in the home, education, industry and science.
The metric system is a consistent and coherent system of units. In other words, it fits together very well and calculations are easy because it is decimal. This is a big advantage for use in the home, education, industry and science.
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You know what time it is!

Basically a statement said to acknowledge how incredibly trashed someone is. You can say it to acknowledge someone else or you can say it to acknowledge how messed up you are.

If you are on another level of fucked up you can also respond that you are the clock. Who ever is the most fucked up is the clock.
A:"Duuuuuuuuuuuude!!!!"
B: "You know what time it is!"

A:"Do you know what time it is!?"
B:"Bitch, I'm the clock!"

A:"You know what time it is!!!"

A:"Dude, he knows what time it is."
B:"Bro, he is the clock"
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It is what it is

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It is what it is

Phrase has many meanings. Normally used to describe something of irrelevance or an acceptance of the situation.

Used primarily to cause confusion to the listener.
Person x: "Hey your feet smell of rotten cheese"
Person Y: "It is what it is"

or

Person A: "I cant believe i failed my Marketing exam"
Person B: "It is what it is"
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what it is jive turkey

It's a black persons words for "Whats Up"
"What it is Jive Turkey?" Nuttin much muh Nukka!!
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it is what it is

One socially-permissible way of NOT swearing or threatening to commit a felony while meaning to say things like "my life is fucking over because of that," "I want to kill her but I can't" and similar such. It's an excellent reply to any unfavorable situation, denoting momentary acceptance in the face of insurmountable odds.
The bank LOST my money? (deep breath) Hey, it is what it is.
by nilochlainn April 1, 2009
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