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

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of go with the territory was in 1966

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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