considering the present situation; as things are :
We were hoping to finish it by next week—as it is, it may be the week after.
I can't help—I've got too much to do as it is (= already) .
considering the present situation; as things are :
We were hoping to finish it by next week—as it is, it may be the week after.
I can't help—I've got too much to do as it is (= already) .
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005