Cool MateMeaning of If that's what it took
Expression indicating willingness to do whatever is necessary.
In simple words: What is needed or required.
If that's what it took in a sentence
- I would work three jobs if that's what it took to pay the bills.
- She said she would move to another city if that's what it took to pursue her dreams.
- If that's what it took to make her happy, he would do it without hesitation.
- They promised to raise funds for the charity, knowing if that's what it took, they would succeed.
- He was prepared to apologize if that's what it took to mend the friendship.
How to use If that's what it took
Used informally to express willingness to do anything required to achieve a goal. Avoid in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
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Memory hint
Think of 'if that's what it took' as being ready to climb any mountain for success.
Related words
Collocations with If that's what it took
- whatever it takes
- do what it takes
- if needed
Synonyms for If that's what it took
- whatever it takes
- by any means
- if necessary
Common mistakes with If that's what it took
- Confused with 'if that's all it took' - meaning something simpler was required.
- Using it in overly formal writing contexts.
- Misinterpreting the emotional strength - it's often used with determination.
If that's what it took appears in
If that's what it took in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إذا كان هذا ما يتطلبه الأمر
ما هو مطلوب أو لازم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যদি সেটাই দরকার হয়
যা প্রয়োজন বা দরকার।
- GermanDeutsch
Wenn es das brauchte
Was nötig oder erforderlich ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Si eso era lo que se necesitaba
Lo que se necesita o requiere.
- Persianفارسی
اگر این چیزی است که لازم است
آنچه لازم است یا مورد نیاز است.
- FrenchFrançais
Si c'était nécessaire
Ce qui est nécessaire ou requis.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अगर उसके लिए वो करना पड़ा
जो भी ज़रूरी या आवश्यक हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Se era quello che ci voleva
Quello che serve o è richiesto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Se era o que precisava
O que é preciso ou necessário.
- RussianРусский
Если это то, что требовалось
То, что нужно или требуется.
- Urduاردو
اگر یہی ضرورت تھی
جو کچھ درکار ہے یا ضرورت ہے۔
- Chinese中文
只要是必须的
需要或要求的。
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Frequently asked questions about If that's what it took
What does If that's what it took mean?
What is needed or required.
What is the definition of If that's what it took?
Expression indicating willingness to do whatever is necessary.
How do you use If that's what it took in a sentence?
I would work three jobs if that's what it took to pay the bills.
Can you give another example of If that's what it took?
She said she would move to another city if that's what it took to pursue her dreams.
What are synonyms for If that's what it took?
Common alternatives include whatever it takes, by any means, if necessary.
What words go with If that's what it took?
It commonly pairs with whatever it takes, do what it takes, if needed.
What are common mistakes when using If that's what it took?
Confused with 'if that's all it took' - meaning something simpler was required. Using it in overly formal writing contexts. Misinterpreting the emotional strength - it's often used with determination.
How do you pronounce If that's what it took?
US: //ɪf ðæts wɑːt ɪt tʊk//, UK: //ɪf ðæts wɒt ɪt tʊk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use If that's what it took?
Used informally to express willingness to do anything required to achieve a goal. Avoid in very formal contexts.