"it is what it is"

An expression used by people when they are attempting to be insightful but either have no clue what to say next, are incapable of coming up with something meaningful/intelligent to say, or would prefer to change the subject altogether.

Dan: Wow, the economy totally sucks right now, how do you think the rising unemployment rate will effect consumer spending power?

George: Well, people don't have jobs, that sucks, but "it is what it is" you know?

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It is what it is.

Unavoidable Ineluctable El es que es

I was going to go out tonight but we are in lockdown. Eh, it is what it is.

what

when someone says something and you don't understand

person 1: *talks really fast*
person 2: what

WHAT?!

You never played Tuber Simulator? Pfffshhhh! You know it's... fun, right? I'm not supposed to give my opinion... ...But give it a try, and then you can tell me if it's good or not. Not convinced yet? Okay, I'll cut you a deal. The game is available for free, And that's a great price.

Felix: WHAT?!

what

One of the several hidden hats in the english language. The w-hat has counter-parts which include the t-hat, and the c-hat to name a few. Not to be confused with the prodigal dunce hat. Causes confusion and chaotic cognitive dissonance in medicated and/or crazy people.

Normie Pete: "What are you doing?"
Lunie Linda: "Oh, okay."
Normie Pete: "WTF!? I asked you a question!"
Lunie Linda: visible akward discomfort, shyly exits the room
Normie Pete:? ??????????

What not

Used a a way to encompass many items, thoughts, aboslutes that are defined but are too numerous to be listed or the communicator is unsure what they actually are.

The next report will contain facts, figures of the impending impact of sales and what not.

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it is what it is

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."

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