part of the package

noun phrase

informal
: part of a situation that someone will have to accept
If you let her move in with you, living with her cat is all part of the package.

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Sexton was traded to the Utah Jazz 2022 as part of the package to acquire Donovan Mitchell. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Dec. 2025 The five-star hotel partners with the toy store Hamleys to curate a magical family-friendly experience, complete with a festive children’s afternoon tea inspired by historic toys and, as part of the package, a Christmas tree in your suite. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025 Long-term online support and regular check-ups are usually part of the package as well. Wyles Daniel, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025 Most of these funds, however, expired in 2023, and while the Biden Administration initially included more permanent childcare funding in its 2021 Build Back Better proposal, that part of the package ultimately fell apart. Lauren Hilgers, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for part of the package

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“Part of the package.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20of%20the%20package. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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