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I got to do vs i have got to do

Both "I got to do" and "I have got to do" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I got to do" is more informal and is commonly used in casual conversations, while "I have got to do" is more formal and emphasizes the necessity or obligation to do something.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 872 views

I got to do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations to express that you have the opportunity to do something or that you managed to do something.

Examples:

I got to see the new movie last night.
I got to meet my favorite singer backstage.
I got to visit Paris last summer.

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Right now, I got to do a job... with Larry.
All I got to do is take these guys' boat.
- Now I got to do all this stuff.
There's something I got to do first.
This is what I got to do.
All I got to do is convince Weaver.
I got to do business with the people here.
Trayzell said I got to do a hit.
Listen... There's some things I got to do.
I got to do an estimate on some garage repairs for him.
Whatever I got to do, I'm ready.
I got to do more tests at Massive Dynamic.
I got to do American Idol.
I got to do everything the right way.
I got to do this thing with Nate.
I got to do something before.
I got to do this thing, Jee.
I got to do one house.
All I got to do is add my secret ingredient.
Listen, honey, I got to do something about this.

Alternatives:

I had the chance to do
I managed to do
I was able to do
I had the opportunity to do
I was fortunate enough to do

i have got to do

This phrase is correct and more formal, emphasizing the necessity or obligation to do something.

This phrase is used to express a strong need or obligation to do something. It is more formal than "I got to do" and is often used in professional or serious contexts.

Examples:

I have got to finish this report by tomorrow.
I have got to call my parents tonight.
I have got to study for my exam.

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Hornstock... I have got to do what i do.
But I have got to do something because it's just too sad to look at you and I just can't take it anymore.
There's just another thing that I have got to do.
And I have got to do the hoovering!
I've got some things that I have got to do for Dr. Tyler.
But I have got work to do.
I haven't got time to do this now.
Now if you're done whining, I have got a pass to do that very thing right now.
I haven't got time to do this now.
Then Luke and I have got some important trampolining to do.
Sorry we can't stay longer, but I really have got a lot to do.
You need waking up, fellows and girls, and I haven't got the time to do this gently.
Marcus and I have something we've got to do.
Have I really got to do that?
He's got as much chance to race as me. Besides, I have got better things to do.
What else have I got to do?
What have I got to do to get some melon liqueur up in here?
What have I got to do to make you love me?
What have I got to do with the homicide squad?
What else have I got to do?

Alternatives:

I must do
I need to do
I am required to do
I am obligated to do
I have to do

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