what need have you to vs what need have you got to

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They both express the same idea of questioning the necessity of something. The choice between 'to' and 'got to' is a matter of personal preference or regional variation.

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what need have you to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a formal way of asking why someone needs to do something. It is often used in literature or formal speech.

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Europe's security needs have changed.
But now I'm Sultan, what need have I for one more soldier?
What need have we of Glaber, Licinia delivers us Marcus Crassus?
At least say in your closing speech what needs to be done now, what needs to be done tomorrow, and what needs to be done in a month's time.
Caitlin, we need to know that you're on board with what needs to be done here.
I just need the rest of you to get past Elijah and do what needs to be done.
And I'm going to do what needs doing, because I don't need your permission for anything.
The report properly details what needs to be done and on what conditions measures need to be tackled.
Not enough to do what needs to be done.
Well, I've told you what needs to happen.
I told you what needs to be done.
Then do what needs to be done.
The ship detected a stargate On a planet within range that may have what need.
Your mother understands what needs to be done.
I decide what needs to be done, Mr. Anderson.
Then you should know what needs to be done.
Tell the man I'm doing what needs done.
I go inside and do what needs to be done.
If you study too hard, you'll know what needs to be done.
I think it's clear what needs to happen.

Alternatives:

why do you need to
what is the need for you to

what need have you got to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a more informal way of asking why someone needs to do something. It is commonly used in casual conversation or informal writing.

Show examples from the web [+]

Europe's security needs have changed.
But now I'm Sultan, what need have I for one more soldier?
What need have we of Glaber, Licinia delivers us Marcus Crassus?
At least say in your closing speech what needs to be done now, what needs to be done tomorrow, and what needs to be done in a month's time.
Caitlin, we need to know that you're on board with what needs to be done here.
I just need the rest of you to get past Elijah and do what needs to be done.
And I'm going to do what needs doing, because I don't need your permission for anything.
The report properly details what needs to be done and on what conditions measures need to be tackled.
Not enough to do what needs to be done.
Well, I've told you what needs to happen.
I told you what needs to be done.
Then do what needs to be done.
The ship detected a stargate On a planet within range that may have what need.
Your mother understands what needs to be done.
I decide what needs to be done, Mr. Anderson.
Then you should know what needs to be done.
Tell the man I'm doing what needs done.
I go inside and do what needs to be done.
If you study too hard, you'll know what needs to be done.
I think it's clear what needs to happen.

Alternatives:

why do you need to
what is the need for you to

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