as it is

adverb

in the actual state of affairs and often contrary to expectations (Freq. 2)

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he might have been killed; as it is he was severely injured

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as it is

1 : in the present condition

Leave everything exactly/just as it is. [=how it is, the way it is]

2 : with the situation that exists now

We have enough to do as it is [=already] without your latest orders!

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ˌas it ˈis idiom

considering the present situation; as things are

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We were hoping to finish it by next week— as it is, it may be the week after.

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I can't help— I've got too much to do as it is

(= already)

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