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it is what it is 

This phrase can have a more aggressive or assertive stance defining the speakers dominant position or status.
When asked how they had won the game,the quarterback replied to the sports writer that, "It is what it is, we're just the better team."
it is what it is by Name Brand March 7, 2009

it is what it is 

An expression of dismissal in response to an inane, disagreed with, or inaccurate statement or question.
Example 1:

Person 1: They just dissed me because I was wearing green pants. Can you believe it?

Person 2: It is what it is.

Example 2:

Person 1: I can't believe that I have to pay for a bottle of water at this concert! It should be free!

Person 2: It is what it is.
it is what it is by oaktb October 31, 2011

It is what it is 

Acceptance of the inevitable and what you have no control over.
"My wife is suing me for divorce."
"Well, it is what it is."
It is what it is by wordlady1 March 2, 2018

It is what it is 

Phrase made be 2019 love island meaning I will just deal with it/ it cannot be changed
Patrica:mum ,dad just died in a car crash
Patrica mum:he was a terrible man 🙂so it is what it is
It is what it is by Anji.s January 15, 2020

It is what it is 

A covert way of telling someone you’re in love with them
I know we haven’t dated long, but I think it is what it is.

It is what it is 

When a man wants to tell a woman he is in love with her but can’t

“I know we’ve only been dating a short time but it is what it is.”