Come/go with the territory

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Expectation Setting

Helps prepare for common outcomes or situations in a specific role or environment.

Being on call at odd hours just comes with the territory of being a doctor.

Pro Tip 2/3

Not Always Negative

The phrase can relate to positive aspects too, not just challenges or negatives.

Traveling to new places often comes with the territory of an international sales job.

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Emotional Acceptance

Used to express acceptance of an unavoidable situation, often with a tone of resignation.

I don't like the long hours, but they come with the territory of starting a new business.