have (got) to go

idiom

: to be required to leave

I've got to go. I have a dentist appointment.

: to need to be gotten rid of

These old boxes have (got) to go.

informal : to use the toilet

One of the children said he had to go.

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Bush argues the fact that NFC teams have to go through Detroit — the Lions actually went undefeated on the road this season and lost their lone two games at home — is what makes the Lions an even bigger favorite to win their first Super Bowl. —

Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Jod repeatedly asked to make contact with his other ship outside the barrier, but was told by his security droid escort that such an unusual request would have to go through the Supervisor. —

Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025 Some shift workers do have to go into the city at irregular hours — times when public transportation might not be reliable or feel safe. —

Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Jan. 2025 Warsofsky said Walman would have to go through a full practice before playing in a game. —

Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for have (got) to go

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