come with the territory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be a common, and often inconvenient, accompaniment of an occupation, situation, or occurrence.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

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Etymology

Probably an allusion to the territory assigned to a travelling salesman.

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