What it takes Meaning in English
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈteɪks
WUH-t it TAYKS
wˈɒt/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈeɪks
WOT it TAYKS
Definition
All the qualities, skills, resources, or effort needed to achieve something or succeed.
Usage & Nuances
Used for challenges or goals, often followed by 'to do [something]'. Slightly informal. Suggests having everything needed, from motivation to ability. Avoid using 'what it needs', which sounds unnatural.
Spanish: lo que se necesita - lo necesarioPortuguese (BR): o que é preciso - o necessárioPortuguese (PT): o que é preciso - o necessárioChinese (Simplified): 所需条件 - 所需能力Chinese (Traditional): 所需條件 - 所需能力Hindi: जो चाहिएArabic: ما يلزم - ما يتطلب الأمرBengali: প্রয়োজনীয় সবকিছু - যা দরকারRussian: всё необходимое - нужные качестваJapanese: 必要なもの - 必要な資質Vietnamese: điều cần thiết - tố chất cần cóKorean: 필요한 모든 것 - 필요한 자질Turkish: gerekli olan her şey - gereken özelliklerUrdu: درکار خصوصیات - وہ سب کچھ جو چاہیےIndonesian: segala yang dibutuhkan - semua yang diperlukan
Example Sentences
Do you have what it takes to be a doctor?
basic
It takes practice and patience — that's what it takes to succeed.
basic
Only a few people have what it takes to climb this mountain.
basic
She didn't think she had what it takes, but she proved everyone wrong.
natural
It can be tough, but if you have what it takes, you’ll make it through.
natural
We’re looking for someone with what it takes to lead the team.
natural