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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

so be it

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 6.24 in modern English

Syllables
so be it
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

An indication of acceptance, especially of a situation which is not entirely favorable.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Attested since late Old English.

Phrases

as the case may be be that as it may it is what it is let it be

Frequently Paired Words

sobeit as the case may be be that as it may it is what it is let it be amen

Synonyms

be it so it is what it is that's life c'est la vie it is as it is it is how it is life's a bitch shit happens so be it so is life so it goes such is life

Questions

What does so be it mean?
An indication of acceptance, especially of a situation which is not entirely favorable.
Where does so be it come from?
Attested since late Old English.

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