Hi everyone! Welcome to today’s essential everyday phrase where we focus on: It is what it is. In this mini lesson I break down the phrase and give example sentences that you can use to practice this phrase. Let’s get started!
It is what it is = you cannot change this situation
We use this phrase when we accept a situation because we cannot change it.
Examples:
A: I can’t believe Mary and Dean are getting a divorce! I thought they were very happy together.
B: Well, it is what it is. I think they were unhappy for a very long time.
A: I can’t believe EasyJet is so expensive now!
B: It is what it is, but they are still the cheapest airline around.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get accepted into Bristol University. I’m not happy about this, but it is what it is I guess.
A: Do you really need to pay 20% tax? It seems like a lot!
B: Unfortunately yes. It is what it is.
A: Do you miss Danielle?
B: Of course.
A: Why don’t you call her? She might miss you too.
B: No, I think she already has a new boyfriend.
A: What? Really?
B: Yeah. It is what it is.
Thank you so much for reading today’s mini lesson. I hope you found it useful and learnt something new today! Please feel free to leave me a comment below with some example sentences, I love hearing from you!
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