we need to talk

Meaning

1. Editorial90% of films

   Used to say that a serious, private, or uncomfortable conversation has to happen, often right away and often because something is wrong.

   Ted, we need to talk and right now.

In the movies · 25

• Ted, we need to talk and right now.My Fellow Americans1996
• - Max, I think we need to talk about this. - Huh?A Goofy Movie1995
• - Hey, Linda? - No, Richard, we need to talk.Knives Out2019
• We need to talk.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo2011
• We need to talkThe Machinist2004
• We need to talk.Joker2019
• We need to talk.The Hot Chick2002
• And we need to talk.Auto Focus2002

Learn it in full scenes

• My Fellow Americans1996
  • Golf Talk Turns Awkward
  • The Missing Appointment Log
  • Tanner Summons the Presidents
• Knives Out2019
  • Police Question the Thrombeys
  • Blanc Introduces Himself to the Family
  • The Family Recounts Party Night
• Auto Focus2002
  • Lenny Pitches Bob a Sitcom
  • Anne Confronts Bob About the Magazines
  • Bob Meets the VTR Salesman

More everyday phrases

• excuse me
• i'm proud of you
• tell me the truth
• what are you doing here
• no doubt
• good evening
• you never know
• i'm okay
• here's the deal
• here's the thing
• i knew it
• i told you so