Go with the Territory, to 🚧
Definition: To be a natural and unavoidable accompaniment to or consequence of a particular situation.
Origins: This expression dates back to the second half of the 1900s. In its original context, “territory” referred to a sales district. Traveling salesmen had to deal with whatever difficulties or advantages they encountered in their assigned regions—one does not simply walk into a sales district unprepared! This phrase rapidly spread to other contexts, symbolically representing any situation that comes with inherent challenges and perks.
Example: “You may not like the new supervisor, but he goes with the territory.” (Think of the phrase as the Wile E. Coyote to your Road Runner adventures—they inevitably come bundled together.)
Related Terms & Synonyms:
- Par for the Course: Because navigating life’s little inevitably isn’t just for golf.
- Part and Parcel: More familiar with Amazon deliveries, but hey, context is key!
- It Comes with the Job: Because every job has a little bit of paperwork.
Antonyms:
- Unexpected: Like seeing a unicorn during rush hour traffic.
- Unforeseen: The “Hold-the-phone-what-now?!” equivalent.
Humor-Filled Quotes & Proverbs:
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor, nor did it ever go with the territory.” 😉 — Anonymous Sailor Who Clearly Didn’t Get Enough Rough Seas
References & Literature:
- Queen of the Night by J. A. Jance (2010): “It was a neighborhood where living beyond your means went with the territory.”
- Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller: Not about idioms, but a classic take on the sales territory experience.
Songs:
- “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” by Jason Mraz: Deals with taking life as it comes.
Movies:
- The Pursuit of Happyness: Because sometimes, hardship goes with the territory of achieving success.
Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell: “In this wild adventure called life, remember that challenges ‘go with the territory.’ Embrace them, learn from them, and above all, enjoy the ride. 🚀”
