what it is about vs what is it about

Both "what it is about" and "what is it about" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "What is it about" is the more common and natural way to ask about the subject or content of something. On the other hand, "what it is about" is used when you want to emphasize or clarify the subject or content of something.

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what it is about

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize or clarify the subject or content of something.

This phrase is used when you want to provide more emphasis or clarity on the subject or content of something. It is less common than "what is it about."

Examples:

I don't understand the book. Can you explain what it is about?
The movie was confusing. I still don't know what it is about.

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Let's see what it is about, with the help of its creator, machinima-operator Evo Szuyuan.
So that's what it is about.
We see, then, that the bourgeoisie knows perfectly well what it is about.
Together we will see what it is about!
I realised today what it is about Marigold that keeps catching my eye.
I'm trying to figure out what it is about Addison That makes me act like a 14-Year-Old boy.
I have no idea what it is about but... don't do that.
May I just explain what it is about, because this discussion between the Council and Parliament on the matter of the level at which discussions should take place seems rather parochial.
Do I need to ask what it is about?
I hardly know myself what it is about.
To try and understand what it is about genetic differences that causes the diseases.
Write down what it is about them that inspires you.
But this is superficially what it is about.
Post-Nice is not what it is about.
Environmentally-friendly technology: that is what it is about.
We discover together what it is about.
All of the time I've been figuring out what it is about women like makes it so difficult for them to remain married to one person.
And find out what it is about those four pretty girls that attracts so many corpses.
Something you should consider seeking out personally, because I cannot figure out what it is about this woman that's got you so nuts.
That's what it is about girls.

Alternatives:

what is the book about
what is the movie about
what does it concern
what is the subject of
what is the content of

what is it about

This phrase is correct and is the more common way to ask about the subject or content of something.

This phrase is the more common and natural way to ask about the subject or content of something. It is widely used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

I watched the new TV show. Can you tell me what is it about?
She was talking about a new project. Do you know what is it about?

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Tell me, what is it about Tommy Moran that you are so enamored of?
I mean, what is it about this town that's got you so... addicted to it?
So... what is it about?
I am and what is it about?
Lately, the worldvide celebrities are coming here to see what is it about.
Okay, then what is it about?
So, what is it about Nick'?
Then what is it about then?
Here we have the essence of what makes this European cultural programme ambiguous, for what is it about: subscribing to Europe?
You are creating a new paradigm with psychology and therapy, may you tell us what is it about?
I'm not really sure... what is it about, but I liked it.
Thanks, but what is it about?
If even happy people cheat, what is it about?
So what is it about these passengers?
I cannot actually explain what is it about Lebanon that attracts me that much, but I just have a filling of content in your country.
And-and-and what is it about guys with accents?
Indeed, what is it about?
So, what is it about that guy?
So what is it about this girl?
So what is it about this girl?

Alternatives:

what does it concern
what is the subject of
what is the content of
what does it involve
what is the theme of

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