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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There are a million little details that have to go right for a Moon mission to succeed – how much flex is in the sole of the boots explorers use is just one that could ultimately influence their health on the Moon. —

Jesse Rhoades, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2025 Either way, either man could still have to go through No. 2 Alexander Zverev and/or No. 1 Jannik Sinner to win the title. —

Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Just like in any other relationship, climbing partners have to go through their fair share of struggles in order to reach a state of mutual respect and support. —

Lucie Hanes, Outside Online, 18 Jan. 2025 But Pearson also knew that Stan could connect to the material because of the unique gauntlet celebrities often have to go through. —

Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for have (got) to go

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