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General Slang
what it is, is
wot it IZ, IZ · phrase · informal
A filler opener before explaining something.
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Definitions
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A characteristically Welsh way of prefacing an explanation or an excuse.
“What it is, is, I forgot we had the appointment.”
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what it is, is In A Sentence
What it is, is, I forgot we had the appointment.
Origin & Usage
Welsh English idiom.
People Also Ask
What does 'what it is, is' mean?
It's a filler phrase used to lead into an explanation or an excuse, essentially meaning 'the thing is' or 'here's the situation'.
Why is 'is' repeated?
The doubled 'is' is a quirk of the idiom: the first belongs to 'what it is' and the second starts the actual explanation.
Is 'what it is, is' a Welsh phrase?
It's strongly associated with Welsh English speech, used as a characteristic way of prefacing an explanation.
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