What does it mean when a guy says it is what it is?

Originally Answered: What do people often mean when they say: "It is what it is."? "It is what it is" is generally said to mean "There is nothing you can do about it, so accept it with grace." It's good advice when true. Often it is not true, however, but used as an excuse to be complacent (whatever the reason).

Read more

What does isit mean in slang?

: isn't it true. Why I hate the phrase it is what it is? The origin of the phrase is unclear, as is exactly what it means in any given context. People seem to dislike it largely because it implies that the speaker could care less about the subject and would be helpless to do anything about it if he or she did care.

Also, is it rude to say oh well?

You say oh well to indicate that you accept a situation or that someone else should accept it, even though you or they are not very happy about it, because it is not too bad and cannot be changed. Oh well, it could be worse. Correspondingly, why you shouldn't say it is what it is? "It is what it is" can become an excuse for inaction. It implies not only that this is the reality you face, but that you cannot make it any different. This is the preordained flow of events and you are just along for the ride. That's fatalism for you.

What is a better way to say it is what it is?

Some of the other things you could say instead include: I accept the situation as it stands. I accept I can't change the outcome. I have come to terms with the situation for what it is. Then, what do you say when someone says i don't understand? These sentences will help you when you don't understand something even though you have heard it. Sorry, I'm afraid I don't follow you. Excuse me, could you repeat the question? I'm sorry, I don't understand. I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. I'm confused. I'm sorry, I didn't understand. I didn't hear you.