Part and parcel of something
phrase
An essential part or element of anything.
Being punctual is part and parcel of having a job.
Often appears as...
- responsibility being part and parcel
- part and parcel of the job
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
An essential part or element of anything.
Being punctual is part and parcel of having a job.
Often appears as...
- responsibility being part and parcel
- part and parcel of the job
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Indispensable Element
Means something is so important that it cannot be removed without changing the nature of something.
Regular practice is part and parcel of mastering a language.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal Parts
Not about physical pieces, but about aspects that are fundamental to the whole.
In any culture, traditions are part and parcel of the community's identity.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Acceptance
Used when you acknowledge that certain things naturally come with situations or roles.
Dealing with customer complaints is part and parcel of retail work.
Pro Tip 1/3Indispensable Element
Means something is so important that it cannot be removed without changing the nature of something.
Regular practice is part and parcel of mastering a language.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal Parts
Not about physical pieces, but about aspects that are fundamental to the whole.
In any culture, traditions are part and parcel of the community's identity.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Acceptance
Used when you acknowledge that certain things naturally come with situations or roles.
Dealing with customer complaints is part and parcel of retail work.
Pro Tip 1/3Indispensable Element
Means something is so important that it cannot be removed without changing the nature of something.
Regular practice is part and parcel of mastering a language.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal Parts
Not about physical pieces, but about aspects that are fundamental to the whole.
In any culture, traditions are part and parcel of the community's identity.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Acceptance
Used when you acknowledge that certain things naturally come with situations or roles.
Dealing with customer complaints is part and parcel of retail work.
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