English / idiom
It Is What It Is
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A philosophical acknowledgment used to accept an unalterable, unfortunate fact or reality without fruitless complaining
In context
01
Our outdoor charity festival was completely washed out by the torrential storm, but it is what it is, so let's prepare indoor shelter.
02
We cannot alter the board's structural downsizing verdict; it is what it is, and we must now plan our next career steps.
Synonyms
accept reality,make peace with fate,grin and bear it
Antonyms
fight the inevitable,refuse to accept,alterable situation
Collocations
simply say it is what it is,accept that it is what it is,sigh and declare it is what it is