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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Example Sentences

Brock’s other insights on life, existence and death are more generalized; they’re just part and parcel of being 50 years old.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

"And here is Danielle Smith saying that he's part and parcel of it."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

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

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel