English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it's gonna take" Mean?
Learn what "it's gonna take" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It's gonna take the cops forever to find her.
The speaker means it will be very difficult and slow for the police to find her.
From On One Condition, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is speculating that police will need a long time to locate her.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe a difficult search, but it sounds informal and potentially tense. It is not a polite work or everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
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It'll take the cops forever to find her.
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It will take the police forever to find her.
3
They'll never find her quickly.
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