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i have to do vs I got to do

Both "I have to do" and "I got to do" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "I have to do" is more commonly used to express an obligation or necessity, while "I got to do" is often used in informal speech to express having the opportunity or privilege to do something.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1007 views

i have to do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express an obligation or necessity.

Use "I have to do" when you want to convey that something is necessary or required of you.

Examples:

I have to do my homework before I can go out.
She has to do the dishes after dinner.
We have to do our best to succeed.
He has to do what the boss says.
Do you have to do that now?

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I have to do a little promotion.
I have something i have to do.
Are you sure it's not too soon? Well, i have to do it eventually.
What do i have to do for you? peggy, tell me. you were my secretary
Especially for what I have to do now.
I have to do a little promotion.
I have to do my job without it.
I have to do better, for everybody.
I have to do rehearsal for the drama.
Well, I have to do my next record with Edgehill.
But now I have to do mine.
No, I have to do something about it.
But now I have to do something.
But now I have to do something.
I have to do this alone.
I have to do the trials solo.
Okay, I have to do this.
Apparently, I have to do it myself.
Apparently, I have to do it myself.
I feel like I have to do something.

Alternatives:

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

I got to do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal speech to express having the opportunity or privilege to do something.

Use "I got to do" when you want to convey that you have the chance or privilege to do something, especially in casual conversations.

Examples:

I got to do some shopping today.
She got to meet her favorite singer.
We got to go to the concert last night.
He got to try out the new video game.
Did you get to see the movie?

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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 had the opportunity to do
I was able to do
I managed to do

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