MrPernickety Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Meaning of "it goes with the turf"
Hi,
I encountered the expression at issue in this context:
Michael: So, what do you say to Americans who worry about the impact that this kind of a crisis could have on their vice president, given your heart disease?
Mr Foley: Well, so far, it's been a set of problems we have to deal with. But it goes with the turf and there's been no impact on my health. I appreciate their thoughts on this.
I can't work out the meaning of "But it goes with the turf". I lean toward "but it was expected", but I'm not so sure. Could you help me out with the meaning, please?
Thanks in advance !
I encountered the expression at issue in this context:
Michael: So, what do you say to Americans who worry about the impact that this kind of a crisis could have on their vice president, given your heart disease?
Mr Foley: Well, so far, it's been a set of problems we have to deal with. But it goes with the turf and there's been no impact on my health. I appreciate their thoughts on this.
I can't work out the meaning of "But it goes with the turf". I lean toward "but it was expected", but I'm not so sure. Could you help me out with the meaning, please?
Thanks in advance !
Top answer
You're very close. It's something that comes along with whatever else you're talking about. If you accept one thing, you accept the things -- even the negative things -- that come with it.
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You're very close.
It's something that comes along with whatever else you're talking about.
If you accept one thing, you accept the things -- even the negative things -- that come with it.
I don't know what this exact issue is, but I hope that helps.
It's something that comes along with whatever else you're talking about.
If you accept one thing, you accept the things -- even the negative things -- that come with it.
I don't know what this exact issue is, but I hope that helps.
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