“it is what it is”
An expression used to accept an unpleasant or unchangeable situation without further complaint or wishful thinking. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "it is what it is" in the video clips below.
Hear how "it is what it is" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: American Horror Story, Breaking Bad, Lex Fridman, The Diary Of A CEO, Variety.
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YouTubeLex Fridman2.0M views · 2024-12-08
Saagar Enjeti: Trump, MAGA, DOGE, Obama, FDR, JFK, History & Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #454
“It is what it is.”
Because they're like,
that's the law of the land. … They should just hope
Play at 3:25:33
YouTubeLex Fridman829K views · 2024-08-30
Cenk Uygur: Trump vs Harris, Progressive Politics, Communism & Capitalism | Lex Fridman Podcast #441
“It is what it is.”
Okay? So that didn't
happen because of Biden. … So now when Biden drops out,
Play at 2:27:33
YouTubeLex Fridman855K views · 2024-07-21
Jordan Jonas: Survival, Hunting, Siberia, God, and Winning Alone Season 6 | Lex Fridman Podcast #437
“It is what it is.”
And then you kind of accept
it like, you know what? … No code, no amount of
complaining's going to
Play at 3:13
YouTubeXnAQl_CnMwc
“IT IS WHAT IT IS.”
WE'LL BE BACK. … >> Joy: OH.
Play at 9:10
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO1.9M views · 2023-08-21
Ivan Toney Finally Opens Up About His Ban & Reveals His Preferred Future Team!
“it is what it is”
I think it was fair but … I can't
Play at 1:40:59
YouTubeVariety329K views · 2023-12-09
Taraji P. Henson & Jeffrey Wright | Actors on Actors
“- It is what it is.”
- You said it, I didn't. … - It's the truth.
Play at 28:02
YouTubeVariety329K views · 2023-12-09
Taraji P. Henson & Jeffrey Wright | Actors on Actors
“- It is what it is.”
- It's the truth. … - It's disposable, a lot of it.
Play at 28:04
YouTubeLex Fridman2.5M views · 2024-04-13
Andrew Callaghan: Channel 5, Gonzo, QAnon, O-Block, Politics & Alex Jones | Lex Fridman Podcast #425
“It is what it is.”
'cause that's all for
the purposes of comedy. … But for me, I wanted to
do something different.
Play at 50:07
TV ShowAmerican Horror Story
American Horror Story — S03E13
“It is what it is.”
We'll always be targets for the ignorant. … But we are strong women, Bill.
Play at 28:55
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TV ShowBreaking Bad
Breaking Bad — S03E02
“It is what it is.”
I don't know what to tell you, buddy. … She doesn't want me to see the kids.
Play at 10:32
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