it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it saying2 •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. •(informal, 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!
