| English | Russian |
| for what it is | такой, какой он есть (Don't ask too many questions – just enjoy this reunion or connection for what it is. VLZ_58) |
| for what it is | без прикрас (Abysslooker) |
| for what it is | объективно (в контексте 4uzhoj) |
| have the eyes to see something for what it is | иметь глаза на лбу (or to see someone for what they are 4uzhoj) |
| Here is a list of names, for what it's worth. | вот список с названиями. Может пригодится (Usmanova) |
| Here is a list of names, for what it's worth. | вот список с названиями. На всякий случай (Usmanova) |
| it is time for us to speak out and tell them what we think | нам пора откровенно высказаться и сказать им, что мы думаем |
| see something for what it is | видеть, что что-либо представляет собой на самом деле (to realize that something is not as good or nice as it seems: There are a few very observant folks who have the eyes to see it for what it is. • The Russian and Venezuelan people should see this for what it is: two corrupt governments squandering public funds, and squelching liberty and freedom while their people suffer. 4uzhoj) |
| see something for what it is | видеть как есть (4uzhoj) |
| see something for what it is / what they are | распознать (I believe that should the Gren Party leader choose to make this politically opportunistic move, it will not pay off for her. Canadians see these kinds of manoeuvres for what they are and vote accordingly. ART Vancouver) |
| see something for what it is | понимать, что есть что (VLZ_58) |
| see something for what it is | видеть всю подноготную (VLZ_58) |
| see something for what it is | видеть истинную суть (also see somebody for what they are to realize that someone or something is not as good or nice as they seem VLZ_58) |
| take for what it is | принимать таким, как есть (4uzhoj) |
| take for what it is | принять таким, как есть (You're always looking over your shoulder, wondering what life should be instead of taking it for what it is. 4uzhoj) |
| the series under way must be considered for what it is: a culmination | Нынешнюю серию испытаний следует рассматривать как заключительный этап, каковым она и является |
