Long hours come with the territory in this job.
come with the territory
idiomTo be a common, and often inconvenient, accompaniment of an occupation, situation, or occurrence.
Origin
disputed originProbably an allusion to the territory assigned to a travelling salesman.
Dealing with angry customers is unpleasant, but it comes with the territory when you work in retail.
While the fame and public adoration were rewarding, the constant lack of privacy was a burden that inevitably came with the territory of being a world-renowned artist.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
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come alive
to become responsive and animated.
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come along
To arise, appear (make an appearance), come into being.