Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, it, were. / Used to indicate that a word or statement is perhaps not exact though practically right; as if it were so.

Concept in holism related to the idea that the total effectiveness of a group of things each interacting with one another is different or greater than their effectiveness when acting in isolation from one another.

(slang, dated, Britain) An imperative used as a warning to stop, hide, or flee

An organization is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member.

(US) To clown around: to behave clownishly; to joke idly.

(idiomatic, colloquial) The important point to consider.

(idiomatic, colloquial) To have great success

(rare or obsolete, proverb) If a person is determined to punish someone, they will find a way to do so.

(chiefly US, informal, minced oath) An expression used to show displeasure. A less emphatic, less profane version of damnit.

(nonstandard) Contraction of it is not.