3 minB2“Let me tell you the difference between Facebook and everybody else.”Eduardo Freezes the Company Account · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 21/23
- Breakups
- Arguments
- Confronting
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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2 minB1“I'm bowing out. I'm declining to go.”Drawing Straws for Another Food Run · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 19/27
- Arguments
- Saying no
- Confronting
3 minC1“The rest of the stuff was bullshit.”Isaac and Mary Argue About Art · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 4/23
- Arguments
- Small talk
- Explaining
5 minB2“It's like your IQ is suddenly in remission.”Gabe and Jack Fight Over Sam · Husbands and Wives 1992 · Ch. 6/15
- Arguments
- Confronting
- Complaining
4 minB1“No one will know. Just act normal.”The Proposal Dinner Falls Apart · Encanto 2021 · Ch. 11/19
- Family dinners
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB2“You shouldn't speak ill of the dead.”Sandra and Jamie Trade Insults · Beautiful Thing 1996 · Ch. 4/11
- Arguments
- Small talk
- Teasing
4 minB1“What did I say? I lead. You follow.”Bo Peep Breaks Into the Antique Store · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 13/22
- Investigation
- Arguments
- Suggesting
2 minB2“Forget about what you think you know about life, friendship, and especially about you and me.”Tyler Crashes the Car · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 14/19
- Arguments
- Confronting
- Warning
4 minB2“Can't bake a pie without losing a dozen men.”The Map Goes Missing · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 17/22
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB1“It is new, it is different, and therefore we should fear it.”The Arcade Gets Wi-Fi · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 2/21
- Office chat
- Arguments
- Complaining
2 minB2“It's not funny. What's everybody making a joke out of this for?”Pat Sr. Hunts the Missing Envelope · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 13/23
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
4 minB2“Then her saintliness is done with.”Proctor Forces Mary to Testify · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 16/29
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Persuading
3 minB2“Go to Montreal which is in Canada.”Kristo Tells Harry to Leave London · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 11/19
- Arguments
- Threats
- Warning
5 minC1“and you'll be servin' my kids fries at a drive through on our way to a skiing trip.”Will Shuts Down a Harvard Grad Student · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 2/21
- Arguments
- First dates
- Confronting
5 minB2“But the huddled masses were never welcomed with open arms.”Boris Rejects Melodie's Crush · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 5/16
- Confessing feelings
- Arguments
- Saying no
3 minB1“And now my mind is made up.”Lucy Leaves Her In-Laws' House · The Ghost and Mrs. Muir 1947 · Ch. 1/18
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Saying no
5 minB1“There's nothing like a family in business, working together.”Sal Smashes Radio Raheem's Boombox · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 18/20
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
4 minB1“Everything, basically everything exists to expand and elevate the presence of men.”Barbie Finds Ken's Casa House · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 17/26
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
3 minB1“I'm trying to fucking make this all work for you.”Arno Traps Howard in the Store · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 13/14
- Threats
- Arguments
- Threatening
3 minB2“You're something, Dale. None of this would have happened if it wasn't for you!”Tucker and Dale Blame Each Other · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 12/19
- Arguments
- Apologies
- Complaining
2 minC1“You're not dead yet, so stop living as if you are!”Hillary and CC's Final Fight · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 27/30
- Arguments
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Confronting
2 minB1“You've got a big, fat nerve, dragging me away.”Humbert Grills Lolita After the Play · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 24/30
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
5 minB2“Men and women can't be friends. Where does that leave us?”Harry Amends the Friendship Rule · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 5/20
- Small talk
- Arguments
- Explaining
4 minB2“If they really put forth the effort, I'll give 'em something, but tipping automatically is for the birds.”Mr. Pink Refuses to Tip · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 2/22
- Arguments
- Persuasion
- Saying no