go with the territory
phrase
variants
or come with the territory
: to be a natural or unavoidable aspect or accompaniment of a particular situation, position, or field
criticism goes with the territory in this job
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“Go with the territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20with%20the%20territory. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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