3 minB2“Not one of those cheap new things made of chromium and spit.”Norma Buys Joe New Clothes · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 8/19
- Shopping
- Arguments
- Saying no
Situation
English for Arguments
550 real scenes from 144 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for arguments.
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5 minB2“Of course, I wouldn't admit it at the time but what woman would? We hate to admit we are wrong.”Klara Asks Kralik for a Night Off · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 8/19
- Arguments
- Talking to the boss
- Asking
3 minB2“He said white kids shouldn't have to walk around scared...”The Basketball Court Bet · American History X 1998 · Ch. 3/17
- Arguments
- Teasing
- Bargaining
2 minB1“We got a good thing going, Big Daddy.”Bob and Carpenter's Falling Out · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 16/16
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
4 minB1“It's all right here in my noodle. The rest is just scribbling.”Constanze Hides the Requiem · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 22/25
- Arguments
- Complaining
- Confronting
3 minB1“There's a girl who's probably going to die.”The Allergy That Breaks the Night · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 13/13
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
5 minB2“I'm weak from hunger, I'm running a fever, I got a hole in my shoe.”Cops Raid the Speakeasy · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 1/19
- Crime scenes
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB1“Yeah, not my job, Howard. My career.”Pam Melts Down at Home · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 11/18
- Arguments
- Parents & kids
- Confessing
5 minB2“Since we were 6. We're like brothers. Right?”Jem Meets Claire and Gets Suspicious · The Town 2010 · Ch. 10/20
- Small talk
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB2“I'm not afraid of dying tomorrow, only of getting killed.”The Night Before the Attack · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 5/17
- Speeches
- Arguments
- Explaining
6 minB1“You know, we underdogs have to look out for each other, right?”Giulia Recruits the Underdogs · Luca 2021 · Ch. 4/9
- Arguments
- Teasing
- Persuading
2 minB1“Reduced to the condition of visitor in my home.”The Dashwoods Lose Norland · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 2/27
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Arguments
- Complaining
2 minB2“Not bad, huh? Did you see that?”Hawkeye's Center Eligible Trick · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 22/22
- Speeches
- Arguments
- Explaining
3 minB2“Don't ever apologize to anyone for losing a race like that.”The Winklevosses Decide to Sue Mark · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 19/23
- Arguments
- Courtroom
- Persuading
2 minB2“Serial killers are that nice.”Seth and Jay Fight on the Porch · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 5/27
- Arguments
- Parties
- Complaining
4 minB2“You may be a high mogul to yourself, Mr. Kirby, but to me you're a failure.”Grandpa Calls Kirby a Failure · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 20/27
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
2 minB2“You, you took a job, and now you got to do it.”Neal Argues About Interstate 60 · Interstate 60 2002 · Ch. 8/22
- Arguments
- Travel & hotels
- Explaining
3 minB2“Talent is luck. The important thing in life is courage.”The Drowning Question at Dinner · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 1/23
- Parties
- Arguments
- Explaining
5 minC1“I would like you to find a good book and read it until we leave.”Downton Races to Prepare in the Rain · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 8/22
- Arguments
- Asking for help
- Complaining
3 minB1“"It's fun." That's your idea of fun, huh?”The Millers Cross into Mexico · We're the Millers 2013 · Ch. 6/21
- Travel & hotels
- Arguments
- Complaining
3 minB1“Tell me your ego, and your selfishness, and you not listening to me cost us that race.”Michael Recruits Leo for the Race · Arthur the King 2024 · Ch. 4/19
- Negotiation
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minC1“But today, that pride must be tempered with a profound concern.”Oppenheimer Refuses the Super Bomb · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 22/28
- Speeches
- Arguments
- Saying no
3 minB2“Take it easy, junior. Nobody's raining on your parade. I'm just keeping an eye on her.”Joe Faces Off With Jimmy Dix · The Last Boy Scout 1991 · Ch. 4/20
- Arguments
- Threats
- Confronting
2 minB1“You're money. And you know what else? You're a big winner tonight.”Trent Coaches Mike at Blackjack · Swingers 1996 · Ch. 4/17
- Comforting a friend
- Arguments
- Comforting