The continuum of languages derived from Vulgar Latin spoken in the Italian peninsula between circa 960 and the establishment of the Accademia della Crusca in 1582.

(UK, mildly vulgar) expression of annoyance.

(UK) expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.

(idiomatic) That is it; that is the situation or state of things. / (idiomatic) Used to introduce a speaker's interpretation of what has just transpired or been described

(mildly vulgar) An expression of surprise, outrage, or frustration.

(idiomatic) Seemingly; to all appearances; as far as can be seen or determined.

For success, and especially to obtain employment, one's knowledge and skills are less useful and less important than one's network of personal contacts.

It is better to do something oneself than to rely on others to do it well.

Isn't it true? / Isn't it that way?

Alternative form of it's not the whistle that pulls the train