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You've got to finish

🇬🇧 UK //juːv ɡɒtə ˈfɪnɪʃ// 🇺🇸 US //juv ɡɑtə ˈfɪnɪʃ//

Meaning of You've got to finish

You must complete something.

You've got to finish in a sentence

• You've got to finish your homework before you can play outside.
• Before the deadline, you've got to finish the report.
• You've got to finish what you started, no matter how hard it gets.
• During the meeting, he reminded, 'You've got to finish this project on time.'
• In a race, you've got to finish strong to impress the judges.

How to use You've got to finish

Used to express necessity or obligation to complete a task. Common in informal contexts but can be used formally as well.

Grammar pattern

finish + object

Memory hint

Think 'got to' as 'have to' - both mean strong necessity.

Related words

Collocations with You've got to finish

• got to finish work
• got to finish reading
• got to finish tasks

Synonyms for You've got to finish

• must finish
• need to complete
• have to finish

Common mistakes with You've got to finish

• Omitting 'you' and saying 'Got to finish' which sounds incomplete.
• Using it in the wrong tense, e.g., 'You got to finish' when meaning present.
• Confusing it with 'You should finish' - 'got to' implies stronger obligation.

Frequently asked questions about "You've got to finish"

What does "You've got to finish" mean?

You must complete something.

How do you use "You've got to finish" in a sentence?

You've got to finish your homework before you can play outside.

Can you give another example of "You've got to finish"?

Before the deadline, you've got to finish the report.

What are synonyms for "You've got to finish"?

Common alternatives include must finish, need to complete, have to finish.

What words go with "You've got to finish"?

It commonly pairs with got to finish work, got to finish reading, got to finish tasks.

What are common mistakes when using "You've got to finish"?

Omitting 'you' and saying 'Got to finish' which sounds incomplete. Using it in the wrong tense, e.g., 'You got to finish' when meaning present. Confusing it with 'You should finish' - 'got to' implies stronger obligation.

How do you pronounce "You've got to finish"?

US: //juv ɡɑtə ˈfɪnɪʃ//, UK: //juːv ɡɒtə ˈfɪnɪʃ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "You've got to finish"?

Used to express necessity or obligation to complete a task. Common in informal contexts but can be used formally as well.