Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
such-as-it-is-such-as-they-are
Phrase
/sʌtʃ æs ɪt ɪz sʌtʃ æs ðeɪ ɑː/
Definition
Used to indicate that something is accepted in its current condition or state, often with a sense of resignation or acknowledgement.
Examples
- We may not have everything we want, but such-as-it-is-such-as-they-are, we’ll make do with what we have.
- They may not be perfect, but they are good at their jobs, and such-as-it-is-such-as-they-are, they deserve our respect.
Meaning
This phrase suggests an acceptance of the reality of a situation or the nature of something, without the desire to change it.
Synonyms
- As it stands
- As is
- In its current state
