it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it
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it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it
- (literally) The job is a particularly difficult and undesirable one.
- Firefighters have to put themselves in serious danger in order to save lives. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.
- (colloquial, ironic, humorous) The role or assignment is a particularly attractive or desirable one.
- Most days, firefighters get paid to do nothing at all. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it!