Phrase guide

come with the territory

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: go with the territory

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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