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1. (It is what it is) (11060↑, 1507↓)
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.

2. (it is what it is) (2916↑, 605↓)
A) A phrase that seems to simply state the obvious but actually implies helplessness. B) A phrase that seems to simply state the obvious but actually means "it will be what it is," as in "it ain't gonna change, so deal with it or don't." See also [tough shit], [oh well], [cry me a river] and [tfb].

Meaning A J: I can't believe the price of gas\! B: It is what it is. Meaning B J: It troubles me that you continue to put [cyanide] in my [Yoohoo] even after I've asked you to stop. B: It is what it is.

3. (It is what it is) (614↑, 176↓)
A cliche, popular within the circles of coaches, business execs, and those of us who just want to say "It's happened. 'I'm going to forget about it. I'm going to move on. There is nothing that can be done about it." Voted by USA Today as the \#1 cliche of 2004

"We showed up and gave 100%, and it is what it is."— NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, after finishing second in the Nextel Cup championship. (AP, Nov. 22) "Never in a million years did I think we would be 1-5 at this juncture, but it is what it is."— Mike Minter, safety for the NFL's Carolina Panthers, on his team's start this season. (AP, Oct. 24) Is this a better game than before? That's what a lot of people are asking. Perhaps the more precise question should be: Is this what hockey is going to evolve into? And if so, will the fans, the players, the coaches, and the general managers embrace it as NHL hockey? "It is what it is," said Flyers coach Ken Hitchcock. "It's a new game." (AP, Oct. 23)

4. (It Is What It Is) (504↑, 290↓)
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.

5. (It is what it Is) (322↑, 163↓)
in a nutshell, it means "this is the way its going right now, and thats how it is." kind of a way to say: dont overthink the situation. a reminder to keep things simple, dont overanalyze things, or a way to put a definition on something thats hard to explain.

Friend: "So what's the deal with you and Bobby? I thought you guys were together, but then someone said you broke up, and then somebody else told me you were broken up but 'friends with benefits' So what's the true relationship status? Girlfriend: it is what it is.

6. (it is what it is) (161↑, 48↓)
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.

7. (it is what it is) (117↑, 46↓)
That's just the way things are, like it or not.

"I hate how the government feels like they have to monitor our every move." "Hey, it is what it is."

8. (it is what it is) (36↑, 13↓)
an accepted euphemism for 'i fuck my pets'. mainly used in a business setting, where swearing would not be acceptable.

boss: it is what it is. employee: you sick bastard.

9. (it is what it is) (30↑, 9↓)
better described as a statement of acceptance of a situation that is less than perfect.

keeping a dull, going-nowhere, job that pays the bills. "how's work?" "it is what it is."

10. (It is what it Is) (276↑, 258↓)
What incredibly vapid, stupid and unoriginal people say when they cannot construct a proper thought, retort or sentence.

If you were to ask a nitwit why he left work early, the response would go something like this. [I don't know, I mean, I just felt ...I left early. It is what it is.] Or, when you catch a person in a lie, scheme or have proven them wrong in any way, [It is what it is] is sure to leak from their gaping mouth. Or, to be dismissive. [You promised me a dollar raise a month ago and it hasn't appeared in my check yet.] [Well, it is what it is]

11. (it is what it is) (14↑, 6↓)
1. Humble resignation to the circumstances of a situation that are beyond your control. 2. Euphemism for having little regard for outcome of a situation that will have a negative effect on those around you.

Example 1. It is a shame that Jimmie has left, but it is what it is. Example 2. It's unfortunate you had to work late last night, but you know, it is what it is.

12. (It is what it is) (3↑, 2↓)
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...”

13. (It Is What It Is) (6↑, 5↓)
Term used to describe something when an inane comment is made.

Naomi: Can you have a look at this. Aaron: That's very Organised isn't it? Naomi: It is what it is?

14. (It is what it is) (11↑, 11↓)
A way of demonstrating apathy; an unwillingness to evoke change; a way of saying "It's not of interest to me."

Teacher: I just found out that OSHA regulations do not cover public employees in Florida. I was injured due to school construction and now have permanent hearing loss. Friends: Oh well...It is what it is.

Author: warrior against apathy http://it-is-what-it-is.urbanup.com/4532079
15. (it is what it is) (0↑, 1↓)
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.

16. (It is what it is) (3↑, 8↓)
what you tell a team over and over again because you are not allowed to say i am going to rape you in the ass since they lost.

"well that was just one game, nothing we can do now. It is what it is\!"

17. (It is what it Is) (30↑, 35↓)
describes something that can not and does not need to be changed or will not be changed, but is generally not important enough to fight over and can be overcome. In a bureaucracy, where some jaba the hut type is standing in the way, do like Gen George Patton and just go around the idiots...Originated by this author on the south side of chicago in the early 1990's when being the token white guy trying to help rightfully angry blackfolk(think obama's preacher) deal with a university's attempt to pave over their homes to make way for a larger campus. Used the phrase to transition to positive issues and ways to turn a negative into a positive or an irrelevant.

That idiot from the city is the same guy who lied to us 10 years ago when he convinced us to accept the old plan and they took away our homes and never built new ones. Why should we trust anything he says ?? You shouldn't...it is what it is...he has three more years until his pension kicks in and he doesn't have the support to stop this from going forward.

18. (It is what it is) (8↑, 14↓)
A way of telling someone that you are tired of hearing incessant whining about all of the problems they have... The polite way to say "I just don't give a rat's ass\!\!"

Bob: I am having the worst week ever. I have been late to work every day this week, my cat got ran over, and I forgot to pay my water bill so now I have a late fee. Co-Worker: Well Bob, There's nothing you can do about it now. It is what it is .

19. (It is what it is) (10↑, 16↓)
I dont give a fuck.

Mane whatever cause it is what it is

20. (it is what it is) (3↑, 13↓)
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."

21. (it is what it is) (51↑, 65↓)
What every last ignorant person in the universe uses to signify an inevitable situation. Unfortunately, an even worse catch phrase exists...what happens in blank stays in blank.

Me: You need to paint that fucking wall or you're not getting paid today. Douche: It is what it is. Me: Cockpunch\!

Author: StrawberryWordDouche http://it-is-what-it-is.urbanup.com/2933445
22. (it is what it is) (3↑, 23↓)
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.

23. (It is what it is) (13↑, 62↓)
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"

24. (it is what it is) (28↑, 78↓)
Usually said about something that has no frills, not perfect, more than a little to apologize for (but probably NOT delineated), not much to be said for it, but offered for face value.

"Is the 1969 Nova you're offering to sell for $150 a pretty good car?" "Well, it is what it is."

25. (it is what it is) (26↑, 76↓)
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"

26. (It is what it Is) (26↑, 76↓)
Basically it is what it is. I dont know how else to describe it. Referring to the example when something/someone always goes the same way or does the same thing.

John- Man the way the system works sucks man. Mike-[It is what it is]

27. (it is what it is) (18↑, 76↓)
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.

Related: fuck it, is, it, what, deal with it, tough shit, acceptance, cry me a river, iiwii, oh well, screw it, what it is, annoyance, blood, everything is everything, gazot, gazots, get over it, i don't care, indecisive, irrelevance, it was what it was, nursing, reality, rn, suck it up, tfb, transfuse, whatever, who cares
Last updated: 2012.02.29

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