It Is What It Is By EvilNovember 30, 2015April 23, 2024Popular Expression It Is What It Is = there is nothing you can do to help or change the situation, so accept it Ex: We tried to win the game, but we lost. “It is what it is.” We can’t change it. We’ll try to to do better next time. Ex: I don’t want to go to work tomorrow, but “it is what it is.” I need the money. Ex: I hate having big feet because it’s hard to find shoes that fit. But “it is what it is.” I have to accept the situation. BACK to Popular Expressions