American Idioms and Expressions

Come With The Territory Idiom

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come with the territory
What does come with the territory mean?
to be expected under the circumstances (like something that comes with a sales territory)The fact that the man has no free time comes with the territory with his work as a news reporter.
come with the territory
What does come with the territory mean?
to be expected under the circumstances (like something that comes with a sales territory) The fact that the man has no free time comes with the territory with his work as a news reporter.


Some Random Idioms
clear sailing
What does "clear sailing" mean?
to be an easy situation It was clear sailing after we finished work and began our holiday.

on shaky ground
What does "on shaky ground" mean?
to be unstable, to be not secureHis position at the company has been on shaky ground for a long time.
Step on it!
What does "Step on it!" mean?
Hurry up!"Step on it! The taxi will be here at any timeand you're not even dressed!"
Fort Living Room
What does "Fort Living Room" mean?
home; civilian life
a pig in a poke
What does "a pig in a poke" mean?
something accepted or bought without looking at it carefullyThe stereo system that he bought was a pig in a poke. He has no idea if it will work well.
ice
What does "ice" mean?
methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA
vanilla
What does "vanilla" mean?
ordinary; dull; plain
hold out for (something)
What does "hold out for (something)" mean?
to keep resisting or refuse to give up until you get the desired resultsThe union is holding out for a better deal and they do not plan to end their strike.

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