English Dictionary

it is and it isn't

フレーズ

An answer in reply to a yes-no question, indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

日本語の意味

単純な「はい」や「いいえ」では表現できない、肯定と否定が混在した返答。 / 一見は肯定と思われるが、実際には否定も含んでいる、複雑な回答。 / YesかNoか一概には判断できず、中間的な立場を示す答え。

When I asked whether the plan would work, her reply was that it is and it isn't, because some conditions make it feasible while others do not.

その計画がうまくいくかと尋ねると、彼女の答えは、うまくいく場合もあり、うまくいかない場合もある、というものだった。

意味（1）

An answer in reply to a yes-no question, indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

Mr. JENNINGS. But if it is on the basis of handling it under a with recourse situation, that isn't affected by this bill. Mr. MIKVA. It is and it isn't. Mr. JENNINGS. It is from the standpoint of collection, you are right.