have got to (do something)

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!
See also: have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get back to
  • get back to (doing) (something)
  • have done
  • have done with
  • have done with (someone or something)
  • done with (someone or something)
  • be under par
  • under par
  • touch (on) all (the) bases
  • touch all the bases