is what it is

Meaning

1. sth is what it is

   used to show that you accept that sth negative cannot be changed

   I never imagined that our company share prices would fall so low, but it is what it is.

In the movies · 1,151

• Is what it is.The Curious Case of Benjamin Button2008
• lt is what it is.Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire2009
• It is what it is.Weekend2011
• Irresponsible is what it is.Cheaper by the Dozen2003
• It's reckless is what it is.Hell or High Water2016
• Trouble is what it is.The Notebook2004
• It is what it is.Kick-Ass2010
• - It is what it is. - It is what it is.We Bought a Zoo2011

From the same entry

• the be - all and end - all
• as was
• been and done
• if it wasn't for
• leave be
• - to - be
• the bee's knees
• have a bee in your bonnet
• the birds and the bees
• as busy as a bee