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UK//wiː ˈɡɒtə pɪk ʌp ðə kɪdz//US//wi ɡɑtə pɪk ʌp ðə kɪdz//

Meaning of We gotta pick up the kids

To collect someone from a place.

In simple words: We need to collect the children.

We gotta pick up the kids in a sentence

  • After work, we gotta pick up the kids from school.
  • Don’t forget, we gotta pick up the kids at 5 PM.
  • Can you help me? We gotta pick up the kids after practice.
  • I thought we were gonna pick up the kids together.
  • On Fridays, we gotta pick up the kids extra early.

How to use We gotta pick up the kids

Used in casual conversations, often among parents or guardians. Suitable for spoken English; less appropriate in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Sounds like 'got a pick', imagine needing a ride to get the kids.

Related words

Collocations with We gotta pick up the kids

  • pick up the children
  • pick up the baby
  • pick up the students

Synonyms for We gotta pick up the kids

Common mistakes with We gotta pick up the kids

  • Confused with 'pick out' (to choose) vs 'pick up' (to collect).
  • Omitting 'the' before 'kids', leading to 'pick up kids'.
  • 'Gotta' is too informal for written communication.

Compare We gotta pick up the kids with Collect, Retrieve, Gather

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Frequently asked questions about We gotta pick up the kids

What does We gotta pick up the kids mean?

We need to collect the children.

What is the definition of We gotta pick up the kids?

To collect someone from a place.

How do you use We gotta pick up the kids in a sentence?

After work, we gotta pick up the kids from school.

Can you give another example of We gotta pick up the kids?

Don’t forget, we gotta pick up the kids at 5 PM.

What are synonyms for We gotta pick up the kids?

Common alternatives include collect, retrieve, gather.

What words go with We gotta pick up the kids?

It commonly pairs with pick up the children, pick up the baby, pick up the students.

What are common mistakes when using We gotta pick up the kids?

Confused with 'pick out' (to choose) vs 'pick up' (to collect). Omitting 'the' before 'kids', leading to 'pick up kids'. 'Gotta' is too informal for written communication.

How do you pronounce We gotta pick up the kids?

US: //wi ɡɑtə pɪk ʌp ðə kɪdz//, UK: //wiː ˈɡɒtə pɪk ʌp ðə kɪdz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is We gotta pick up the kids formal or informal?

"We gotta pick up the kids" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use We gotta pick up the kids?

Used in casual conversations, often among parents or guardians. Suitable for spoken English; less appropriate in formal writing.