"It is what it is"

[GoodVela]

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I don't like the expression, "Same Difference"

Well it's either the same or it's different!

[baumy300]

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I admit, I'm guilty of using this phrase.

[The 24th Letter]

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wasnt there a thread similar to this made about "it is what it is" and "at the end of the day"?

[superjames1992]

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I freaking hate this saying. I mean what the hell does it even mean? Of course it is what it is. What the hell else would it be?

End rant.

You may hate the saying, but it is what it is, so deal with it!

:wink:

[Flyboy]

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I admit, I'm guilty of using this phrase.

Me too. I think I use it MORE now because of this thread. HA.

[ChubbyBanana]

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I used as a way of saying "I don't care for it, but I can't change it, so I'll deal with it."

It is what it is.

And Remember.. "It's all good"

[bsb13]

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I dont like the phrase, and I would never use it, but what can you do? It is what it is.

[ChubbyBanana]

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I dont like the phrase, and I would never use it, but what can you do? It is what it is.

[NC State-31 UNC-27]

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Its a term of acceptance to me though. Like you have no power over your life decisions or how you handle situations.

It's a great saying if you use it sparingly.

When was this saying getting a lot of attention in the news recently? I think it was during the steroids Congress investigations, McNamee or whatever his name was....pretty sure he used it, and my roommates and I used the hell out of this phrase for like 2 weeks afterwards making fun of him. Still makes for great comedic value when used at the right time

[KingV2k3]

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Suprisingly, I've yet to hear someone bust a "two-fer" as in:

"At the end of the day, it is what it is"

Or go for the trifecta:

"At the end of the day, it is what it is, but it's all good"

I suppose I'd end up bouncing a full beer can off of the perpetrator's forehead in either scenario, tho...so with any luck it won't happen any time soon...

[Scottdau]

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I don't like you!

Oh well, It is what it is!

[OSUFan_88]

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"That's the way the cookie crumbles."

[SqueakyD]

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Found this USA Today article! Had no idea...

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2004-12-27-cliche-of-year_x.htm

[TheMatrix31]

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"It is what it is" is freaking irritating in the worst way.

If people want to say the supposed "meaning" of that ridiculous saying, they can just say "That's just how it is." or "That's just how it goes."

[LingeringRegime]

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"It is what it is, as long as we execute on the defensive end, and take one game at a time."

"The course looks good, my swing feels good, I like my chances."