and what not

a nothing phrase that is used at the start or at the end of a real sentence. . .typically indicating the user is uneducated or on drugs

So i went to the store and what not. . .and we bought a bunch of stuff and what not. . .

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What the

An expression of surprise, or incomprehension.

Also see
What the hell
What the heck
What the fuck
WTF
What in Blue Blazes

As his slumbering mind was touched by the dawning rays of wakefulness, his first impression was of a mop of frizzy orange hair brushing his face. Awareness suddenly slapped him upside his head, not only was there was a person seated on his lap, but he was strapped inside a car sardine-can-packed with clowns, missiling towards a burning building. "What the!" he exclaimed.

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It is what it is

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.

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what's not

Something that's 'not hot'

(Preppy Chick 1) - semi gloss pearl blue lipstick is SO totaly what's not right now..

(Preppy Chick 2) - "oh my god", "i just broke a nail!!!"

(MR.T) - *slaps preppy Chick 1 & 2* "I pitty the fool!"

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WHAT THE.....!?

Similar to all "What the..." expressions, but left uncompleted because of immediate devastating circumstances occuring before the individual is able to complete the expression.

a.) Used in horror movies - directly before victim discovers monster emerging from the plumbing or some other unexpected place. Victim says "What the..." and then is interupted abruptly by slime monster attack.

b.) As an element of surprise - "What the..." used as individual looks down at their shoe, after stepping in something soft and squishy on lawn.

c.) Similar usage: "What DA..." in extreme northern and southern geographical areas.

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It’s what it is

What will happen will happen, no matter how much you worry and overthink it. You can’t control what will happen. So sit down and let fate do their work. You say that to calm yourself from overthinking.

Me: “what if they hate me? What if they don’t like me? What if I’m not good enough? What if they leave?”

Also you after 1 Hour breakdown : “it’s what it is”

It Is What It Is

A cop out phrase many people use to describe a situation, place, or thing they think have no control over and trying to change things or people’s minds about it is useless.

Detroit is a dangerous city and San Francisco is an expensive place to live. It is what it is!