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I've got work to do Meaning in English

expression · lemma: i have work to do

EYE-v GOT WURK TOO / TUH / TIH DOO
EYE-v GOT WURK TOO DOO

Definition

This expression means that the speaker needs to do some work now or must finish some tasks. It's often used to excuse oneself from a conversation or event.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and very common, especially when leaving, declining invitations, or excusing yourself. Synonymous with 'I need to work' or 'I'm busy.' The 'I've got' structure is more British/informal; 'I have work to do' is more neutral.

Spanish: tengo trabajo que hacerPortuguese (BR): tenho trabalho para fazerPortuguese (PT): tenho trabalho para fazerChinese (Simplified): 我有工作要做Chinese (Traditional): 我有工作要做Hindi: मुझे काम करना हैArabic: لدي عمل لأقوم بهBengali: আমার কাজ আছেRussian: у меня есть работаJapanese: やるべき仕事があるVietnamese: tôi còn việc phải làmKorean: 할 일이 있어Turkish: yapmam gereken iş varUrdu: میرے پاس کام ہےIndonesian: saya ada pekerjaan yang harus dilakukan

Example Sentences

Sorry, I've got work to do.

basic

I can't go out tonight because I've got work to do.

basic

She said, "I've got work to do," and left the room.

basic

Hey, I'd love to stay and chat, but I've got work to do.

natural

I'd better go—I've got work to do before tomorrow.

natural

Much as I'd like to join, I've got work to do that can't wait.

natural