territory (redirected from comes with the territory)

come/go with the territory

if you say that something comes with the territory, you mean that you have to accept it as a necessary part or result of a particular situation. If you're a goalkeeper, you've got to expect injuries - it comes with the territory. He's a public figure, and so a certain amount of media intrusion goes with the territory.

See also: come

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come with the territory

included as a regular part of a job or activity. Steven knew when he became a doctor that telephone calls at any hour came with the territory and to be prepared for them.

See also: come