What does It Is What It Is mean?

Other definitions of It Is What It Is:
- A saying that implies helplessness to the current situation, though it can also express satisfaction with the outcome or result.
- Resignation to one's current condition, though it can also be a sign of defeat.
- An excuse phrase that implies nothing can be done to change the outcome of a situation.
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How to use the term
It Is What It Is:
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Person 1: Looks like we're going to lose again.
Person 2: It is what it is. -
Hey man, don't sweat it. It is, what it is.
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Eh, fuck it. It is what it is.
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Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, it is what it is.
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It is what it is Meme (official full video) | Dr Prominent, YouTube
- A Meme that mentions "It Is What It Is."
A viral video in which a teenager, who is laughing, says "It is what it is" in a deep voice. After, his friends repeat the phrase.
The video gained notable popularity after gaining traction as a lipsync meme on TikTok.
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It Is What It Is | TikTok Compilation | TikTok Mail, YouTube
- A Video that mentions "It Is What It Is."
A compilation of "It is what it is" TikToks, which went viral on the platform in mid-2020, a year notable for its economic shutdowns and pandemic.
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