Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

duty calls

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.50 in modern English

Syllables: du-ty -calls
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Expresses that the speaker must go and deal with something.

Example Sentences

"Excuse me, gentlemen, but I'm afraid duty calls."

Phrases

call of duty nature calls

Frequently Paired Words

call of duty nature calls

Questions

What does duty calls mean?: Expresses that the speaker must go and deal with something.

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