What level is the word "what it takes"?

"what it takes" is a B1 (Intermediate) vocabulary word.

What is a synonym for "what it takes"?

Synonyms for "what it takes": required.

What is the opposite of "what it takes"?

The opposite of "what it takes" is: unnecessary effort.

What it takes

Q: Which TV shows or movies use the word "what it takes"?

"what it takes" appears in: Encanto, Grey's Anatomy, Friends, Gossip Girl, How I Met Your Mother, Modern Family, Suits, Supernatural, The Big Bang Theory, The Crown, The Office, The Simpsons.

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What does "What it takes" mean?

necessary qualities or skills

Synonym: required Opposite: unnecessary effort

"What it takes" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

If I don't have what it takes?
— Encanto

At least now you know you have what it takes.
— Grey's Anatomy S4E17

Ross: I'm gonna, I'm gonna call everyone in England if that's what it takes to get you to talk to me!
— Friends S5E4

Lf that's what it takes.
— Gossip Girl S2E10

Look, I'm crazy about this girl, if waiting is what it takes, I'm fine with that.
— How I Met Your Mother S3E18

I don't have what it takes.
— Modern Family S3E4

We can crochet panty hose if that's what it takes to be cool.
— Suits S1E5

I don't care what it takes.
— Supernatural S1E22

"What it takes" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 12 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Encanto Grey's Anatomy Friends Gossip Girl How I Met Your Mother Modern Family Suits Supernatural The Big Bang Theory The Crown The Office The Simpsons

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