part and parcel

Idioms  

1. An essential or basic element, as in Traveling is part and parcel of Zach's job. Used since the 15th century as a legal term, with part meaning “a portion” and parcel “something integral with a whole,” this idiom began to be used more loosely from about 1800. Although both nouns have the same basic meaning, the redundancy lends emphasis.

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part and parcel

“That’s part and parcel of the job,” Connor says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Another one said: "I hope it doesn't become part and parcel of the English game because it will totally ruin it."

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

He said it was all part and parcel of modern tennis.

From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026

For Bedichek alumna Kaylee Rangel, the school was part and parcel of the city’s “Keep Austin Weird” vibe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025

This madness can be saving; it is part and parcel of the ability to adapt.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel