be part and parcel of something

be part and parcel of (something)

To be an essential or fundamental part or aspect of something. Dealing with tantrums is part and parcel of raising a toddler. I'm afraid customer complaints are part and parcel of this job. Isn't danger just part and parcel of life as a firefighter?

See also: and, of, parcel, part

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be part and parcel of something

be an essential part of something: Long hours spent planning lessons are part and parcel of a teacher’s job.

See also: and, of, parcel, part, something

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