it is what it is in French
it is what it is in French is c'est comme ça — it is what it is means said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signalling that there is no point complaining about it further.
it is what it is in French
c'est comme ça
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see it, is, what, it, is. This thing has its own distinct nature; this thing is itself.
What does "it is what it is" mean?
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phrase Said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signalling that there is no point complaining about it further.
"We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one."
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phrase Used dismissively to end a discussion or avoid explaining something further.
"He wouldn't give a reason for the decision, just 'it is what it is'."
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it is what it is in a sentence
- We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one.
- The flight's cancelled and there's no other route tonight, so it is what it is.
- He wouldn't give a reason for the decision, just 'it is what it is'.
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What is "it is what it is" in French?
"it is what it is" in French is c'est comme ça. it is what it is means: Said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signalling that there is no point complaining about it further.
How do you use "it is what it is" in a sentence?
Example: "We lost the contract. It is what it is, so let's chase the next one." In French, "it is what it is" is c'est comme ça.
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