English Dictionary

it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it

proverb

(literally) The job is a particularly difficult and undesirable one. / (colloquial, ironic, humorous) The role or assignment is a particularly attractive or desirable one.

It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.

意味（1）

(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.

意味（2）

(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!