it is what it is in Italian
it is what it is in Italian is non c'è più niente da fare, vada come vada — it is what it is means said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signaling that there is no point complaining about it further.
it is what it is in Italian
non c'è più niente da fare
(idiomatic) That's life; expressing resignment to a situation or set of circumstances, usually without complaint
vada come vada
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, signaling 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 canceled 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 Italian?
"it is what it is" in Italian is non c'è più niente da fare, vada come vada. it is what it is means: Said to accept an unwelcome situation that cannot be changed, signaling 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 Italian, "it is what it is" is non c'è più niente da fare, vada come vada.
Are there other ways to say "it is what it is" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "it is what it is": non c'è più niente da fare, vada come vada.
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