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What does "gotta" mean in this context? Does it mean "will" or "had to?"
What does "gotta" mean in this context? Does it mean "will" or "had to?"
"He just talked to me about your matter. Why didn't you tell me you were retired? I gotta hear it from the jerk!" (He = the jerk)
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6 Jun 2022
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@Kyrie_Vingving
I had to
The general sense of it is – I did not appreciate having to hear about your situation from that guy
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@Kyrie_Vingving
I had to
The general sense of it is – I did not appreciate having to hear about your situation from that guy
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It can be past, present or future
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