How to Pronounce "a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do"
expression
uh MANZ GAH-tuh DOO wut uh MANZ GAH-tuh DOO
uh MANZ GOT-uh DOO wot uh MANZ GOT-uh DOO
Definition
This saying means someone needs to do what is necessary or unavoidable, even if it's difficult or unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmænz/ /ˈɡɑtə/ /ˈdu/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmænz/ /ˈɡɑtə/ /ˈdu
British English
æɪ/ /mænz/ /ɡˈɒtɐ/ /dʉː/ /wˈɒt/ /æɪ/ /mænz/ /ɡˈɒtɐ/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh MANZ GAH-tuh DOO wut uh MANZ GAH-tuh DOO
UK
uh MANZ GOT-uh DOO wot uh MANZ GOT-uh DOO
Listen in Context
A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do when his family needs him.
It's not easy, but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.
He knew a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do and didn't complain.
"Sorry, I have to cancel our plans. A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, you know?"