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There's gotta be something wrong

🇬🇧 UK //ðeəz ˈɡɒtə bi ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɒŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ðɛrz ˈɡɑːtə bi ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɔŋ//

Meaning of There's gotta be something wrong

Implying that something is not right or needs attention.

In simple words: Something must be not right.

There's gotta be something wrong in a sentence

• I missed the bus, and now I'm late. There's gotta be something wrong with the schedule.
• When the lights flicker like that, there's gotta be something wrong with the wiring.
• He's been acting strange lately; there's gotta be something wrong.

How to use There's gotta be something wrong

Use this phrase in casual conversations when you suspect an issue or problem. Avoid in formal or professional settings.

Grammar pattern

there's gotta be + something + wrong

Memory hint

Think of 'there's gotta be' as a detective searching for clues.

Related words

Collocations with There's gotta be something wrong

• gotta be something wrong
• there's something wrong
• there's gotta be a reason

Synonyms for There's gotta be something wrong

• something seems off
• there's a problem
• something isn't right
• something's wrong
• there's likely an issue

Opposites of There's gotta be something wrong

• Everything must be right
• There can't be anything wrong
• It has to be perfect

Common mistakes with There's gotta be something wrong

• Omitting 'there's' and saying 'Gotta be something wrong'.
• Confusing 'wrong' with 'bad'.
• Using in overly formal contexts.

Frequently asked questions about There's gotta be something wrong

What does There's gotta be something wrong mean?

Something must be not right.

What is the definition of There's gotta be something wrong?

Implying that something is not right or needs attention.

How do you use There's gotta be something wrong in a sentence?

I missed the bus, and now I'm late. There's gotta be something wrong with the schedule.

Can you give another example of There's gotta be something wrong?

When the lights flicker like that, there's gotta be something wrong with the wiring.

What are synonyms for There's gotta be something wrong?

Common alternatives include something seems off, there's a problem, something isn't right, something's wrong, there's likely an issue.

What is the opposite of There's gotta be something wrong?

Opposite meanings include Everything must be right, There can't be anything wrong, It has to be perfect.

What words go with There's gotta be something wrong?

It commonly pairs with gotta be something wrong, there's something wrong, there's gotta be a reason.

What are common mistakes when using There's gotta be something wrong?

Omitting 'there's' and saying 'Gotta be something wrong'. Confusing 'wrong' with 'bad'. Using in overly formal contexts.

How do you pronounce There's gotta be something wrong?

US: //ðɛrz ˈɡɑːtə bi ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɔŋ//, UK: //ðeəz ˈɡɒtə bi ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɒŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is There's gotta be something wrong formal or informal?

"There's gotta be something wrong" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use There's gotta be something wrong?

Use this phrase in casual conversations when you suspect an issue or problem. Avoid in formal or professional settings.