Is there any standard syntax for the colloquialism “it’s ___ is what it is!”?

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I really struggled to find any instance of this phrase online; it’s difficult to search. Does it have a comma (i.e. “it’s ___, is what it is!”)? How would you write this verbal colloquialism down?

(The space is meant to indicate a word. For instance, the sentence might be “it’s art is what it is!”, where the meaning of the sentence is basically ‘it’s art’ with the rest added for emphasis. I’m having trouble remembering any specific instances of it, but here’s a made-up dialogue that illustrates its use: 1: “Blow up the ship? That’s crazy.” 2: “It’s suicide is what it is!”)

tblue · Answer

I see what you mean about getting the desired phrase separated from the other one. Once you gave the example, I remembered the way I've heard that form most often and got some hits.

Customs Reauthorization: Strengthening U.S. Economic Interests and Security ...
By United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance

...“You are unfortunately here also during vote-a-rama day on the budget
  resolution, which is just nuts, is what it is.”

Once Upon a Time Traveler: The Reluctant Tourist and the Hitchhiker
By Joshua Light

“Well, a child giant would be about the size of a man, and those
  nephlings had to grow up too. I’m sure it’s just a precaution.”
  
  “This is nuts, is what it is.”

In incredulous reactions, perhaps an exclamation point?

"Turning this cucumber into a missile is cool!"

"Nuts! is what it is."

Is there any standard syntax for the colloquialism “it’s ___ is what it is!”?

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