that's what it is

that's what it is(
thahts
 
wuht
 
iht
 
ihz
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. eso es lo que es
The judge's ruling is absurd. - Unfair. That's what it is.El fallo del juez es absurdo. – Injusto. Eso es lo que es.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Is that a bird or a plane? - A plane. Surely that's what it is.¿Es un pájaro o un avión? – Un avión. Seguro que es eso.
Lindsey is never late. She must be stuck in traffic. - I'm sure that's what it is.Lindsey nunca llega tarde. Debe de estar atascado en tráfico. – Creo que sí.
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