4 minB2“The only thing you all seem to agree on is you don't want higher taxes.”Wayne Gets the History Wrong · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 9/13
- Arguments
- Accusations
- 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 minB2“Remember, you never saw it, you never even touched it, you understand?”Walter Meets Phyllis at the Market · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 11/21
- Couple fights
- Arguments
- Warning
3 minC1“I'm sure that sounds like I'm this kind of, you know, idealist or some sort of a patriot, but I am a patriot.”Lincoln Shares Billing with the House · Spielberg 2017 · Ch. 14/10
- Speeches
- Arguments
- Explaining
2 minB2“My boy is no concern of yours.”Carmody Blocks the Pharmacy Run · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 8/11
- Arguments
- Threats
- Threatening
2 minB1“You gotta throw the typewriter in. That's why we brought it here.”The Typewriter Ritual · Slacker 1990 · Ch. 11/22
- Arguments
- Small talk
- Complaining
2 minB2“You have no idea what my father used to be like.”Mike Confronts Cindy After the Match · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 17/19
- Arguments
- Negotiation
- Confronting
5 minB2“Working jobs we hate so we can buy shit we don't need.”Tyler's Middle Children Speech · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 11/19
- Speeches
- Arguments
- Persuading
3 minB2“But we are not friends, and I don't think we actually ever were.”Lee Tells Jack They're Not Friends · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 11/14
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
4 minB1“Trust you? Like I did in Santa Coloma?”Puss and Kitty Race for the Map · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 9/22
- Arguments
- Teasing
- Confronting
4 minB2“You were the stranger, the destroyer.”Catherine Confronts Aunt Violet · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 19/27
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB2“I can't bear it. If I can bear it, you can.”Robert Learns Cora Is Ill · Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022 · Ch. 10/18
- Arguments
- Marriage trouble
- Confessing love
3 minB1“You know, you're acting like a real bad guy here!”Ralph Says Let Her Go · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 20/21
- Arguments
- Comforting a friend
- Persuading
5 minB2“In fact, I never worry, 'cause I always know you're worrying enough for both of us.”Shelby Tells M'Lynn She's Pregnant · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 9/16
- Parents & kids
- Arguments
- Confronting
5 minB1“That's not your decision to make.”Brightbill Learns the Truth About Roz · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 6/15
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
4 minB2“But I'm ready. I'm ready to take responsibility for my side of the street.”Pat Tells Dr. Patel the Truth · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 3/23
- At the doctor
- Arguments
- Confessing
4 minB2“Stick to what you're good at. Unless you're a duck, then branch out.”Tony Wilson Announces the US Tour · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 3/10
- Parties
- Arguments
- Threatening
2 minB2“If I hadn't gotten in that car, you'd never even have had the chance to talk to Jerry.”Masha Confronts Rupert in the Street · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 8/21
- Arguments
- Threats
- Threatening
4 minB2“I guess I wasn't really in the mood for another no.”Dom Overhears Why Yas Stayed · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 13/16
- First dates
- Arguments
- Confronting
4 minC1“for if he is taken I count myself his murderer.”Hale Urges Elizabeth to Save Proctor · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 27/29
- Arguments
- Persuading
- Saying no
4 minB2“Our future is up to us”Sherlock and Mycroft Argue Over Enola · Enola Holmes 2020 · Ch. 4/12
- Arguments
- Siblings
- Persuading
3 minB2“If he's hurt me, it's because he's been hurt.”Mary Waits for Harry Outside · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 8/19
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
3 minC1“Give not this rotten orange to your friend.”Claudio Denies Hero at the Altar · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 15/24
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Confronting
4 minB2“The North could be a different country.”Steve and Rob Share a Room · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 2/20
- Travel & hotels
- Arguments
- Teasing
2 minB1“Did you hire Pat Healy to spy on me?”Mary Confronts Ted About Healy · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 23/24
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Confronting