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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Public Works officials have maintained that Summit Avenue needs to be rebuilt regardless of whether a bike trail is part of the package, given the condition of the road surface and the water mains beneath it. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025 Food and merchandise are also in the offing The grounds also serve up pleasantries as part of the package of events. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025 While there would be considerable tonnage of general entertainment cable networks, the main difference between the current scenario and 2019 is that CNN would be part of the package. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025 Without either damning or lauding him, the script drops wry hints that POTUS’ relaxed charm is as much a part of the package as his experience and authority. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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