have got to (do something)

To be obligated, obliged, or required to (do something). I don't want to go to the family reunion, but I'm afraid I've got to. I have got to get this essay finished before Monday! Sorry, but I've got to get bed—I'm due at the airport at 6:00 AM!

See also: have, to

See also:

get back to
get back to (doing) (something)
be (all) out of excuses
have done
have done with
have done with (someone or something)
done with (someone or something)
under par
be under par
touch (on) all (the) bases

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