it is what it is

== English == === Pronunciation === === Phrase === it is what it is (idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint Synonyms: c'est la vie, (vulgar) life's a bitch, (vulgar) shit happens, such is life; see also Thesaurus:that's life (by extension) Let it be; accept the fact and let the matter rest. (by extension, sometimes) Who cares?; I don't care. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see it,‎ is,‎ what,‎ it,‎ is. This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself. ==== Synonyms ==== (This circumstance is simply a fact and must be accepted): that's life, que sera sera, shit happens; for more see Thesaurus:that's life ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === (this thing has its own distinct nature): sui generis (let it be): stoicism, tao, zen; forget it, what can you do, what can I say === References === === Further reading === it is what it is on Wikipedia.Wikipedia “it is what it is”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.