Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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Savannah Is
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I agree with kellyjohnj. I use the phrase and have heard it used in terms of saying "you can't go back and change the past". Basically, what's done is done and, that being the case, it is what it is. Also, "a rose is a rose" comes to mind.
“It is what it is”
I agree with kellyjohnj. I use the phrase and have heard it used in terms of saying "you can't go back and change the past". Basically, what's done is done and, that being the case, it is what it is. Also, "a rose is a rose" comes to mind.