part and parcel - 📦
The phrase “part and parcel” denotes something that is an essential portion or element. Originally, it emerged as a legal term in the 16th century, often referring to clauses in laws or elements of a landholding. This alliterative and tautological expression began to be used more figuratively around the 1800s. Patrick E. Dove’s 1856 work, “Logic of the Christian Faith,” illustrated this broader use: “The moral law of the conscience is part and parcel of man himself.”
Similar Terms and Expressions
- 🎓 “Bread and butter” – Essential means of support or livelihood.
- 🛠️ “Nuts and bolts” – Basic, fundamental components.
- 🔧 “The whole shebang” – Everything involved.
- 🎯 “Meat and potatoes” – The most important or basic elements.
Proverbs, Synonyms, and Antonyms
- Proverb: “Where there’s a will, there’s a way” – Suggests that determination will lead to success, intertwining with essential elements of effort and results.
- Synonyms: Inherent, integral, fundamental.
- Antonyms: Superfluous, nonessential, peripheral.
Humor-Filled Quote:
😋 “If cake is part and parcel of life, then icing is the bonus!” – Anon
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Literature: “Emma” by Jane Austen – Just like societal norms form part and parcel of the storyline.
- Book: “Integrated Principles of Zoology” for examples where each biological aspect is part and parcel of the wonder of life.
- Song: “Part and Parcel” by Danakil – A modern reggae track emphasizing life’s core elements.
- Movie: “The Shawshank Redemption” – Hope and patience are portrayed as part and parcel of survival.
### Which of these is a real idiom?
- [x] Part and parcel
- [ ] Wheels and sandwiches
- [ ] Books and boulders
- [ ] Fish and magnets
> **Explanation:** "Part and parcel" is a genuine idiom, indicating an essential or integral part of something. The others? Just inventive nonsense!
### Which phrase is genuine?
- [ ] Cakes and ladders
- [ ] Stars and stripes
- [x] Nuts and bolts
- [ ] Apples and anvils
> **Explanation:** "Nuts and bolts" is a valid phrase, referring to basic and fundamental parts. The others are delightful concoctions best left to imagination.
### True or False: 'Part and Parcel' was originally a legal term.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** "Part and parcel" indeed started as a legal term in the 16th century, mainly referring to clauses in laws and elements of landholding.
### What's a synonym for 'part and parcel'?
- [ ] Optional
- [x] Integral
- [ ] Extraneous
- [ ] Unecessary
> **Explanation:** "Integral" is synonymous with "part and parcel," both meaning an essential, inherent part of something.
### Which expression means the same?
- [x] Bread and butter
- [ ] Witches and wizards
- [ ] Clouds and cliffs
- [ ] Shoes and socks
> **Explanation:** "Bread and butter" is a phrase meaning essential means of support, putting it right in line with "part and parcel."
Farewell and keep the fun of the language alive; remember, the smallest phrases often pack the most wisdom.
🖋️ E. L. Phrasecraft, October 2023
