Situation

English for Conflict

1003 real scenes from 153 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for conflict.

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2 minC1
“For the potential contacts, I can put up with a few ticks.”

Lenny and Amanda's Hamptons Fight · Mighty Aphrodite 1995 · Ch. 3/15

  • Marriage trouble
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
6 minB1
“You tell the truth, you're off the hook.”

The Sham Marriage Exposed · The Proposal 2009 · Ch. 12/14

  • Confessing feelings
  • Arguments
  • Confessing love
4 minB2
“I would die a happy man right then.”

Rocky Refuses to Fight His Cancer · Creed 2015 · Ch. 7/10

  • Arguments
  • Persuading
  • Confessing
4 minB2
“They had that roof over their head all their lives.”

David Harris Confesses in the Bayou · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 20/20

  • Interrogations
  • Crime scenes
  • Confessing
5 minB1
“I'm your family, and you're mine.”

Frank Breaks Down at the Graveside · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 16/17

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Arguments
  • Comforting
3 minB1
“We sat right here in this room and went over this and over this.”

Jerry Sells the TruCoat · Fargo 1996 · Ch. 3/16

  • Shopping
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
2 minB2
“Everybody knew something was going on, and no one did a thing.”

Robby Confronts His Old Friend · Spotlight 2015 · Ch. 20/21

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“You're riding on my bicycle. In some Arabian countries that's the same as being married.”

Butch and Sundance Rob a Train · Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 · Ch. 5/12

  • Crime scenes
  • Threats
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“Because sometimes, Jamie, I can put two and two together and make bloody four.”

Jamie Comes Out to His Mum · Beautiful Thing 1996 · Ch. 9/11

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB1
“He is silent for three years.”

Robert Confronts Dave About Allen · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 30/30

  • Investigation
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“Somebody's poisoned the water hole.”

Gabby Takes Woody's Voice Box · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 16/22

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
3 minB1
“There is a darkness to the panda, Mei, Mei.”

Mei Turns into a Red Panda · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 2/13

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Comforting
4 minB2
“How could you do that?”

Gatsby Waits Outside Daisy's House · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 17/18

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“There happens to be a lot about me that you don't know, Mr. Smarty Man.”

Lester and Carolyn's Couch Fight · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 11/14

  • Marriage trouble
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“This isn't just a story. It's a revolution.”

Hildy Chooses the Story Over Bruce · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 15/18

  • Arguments
  • Couple fights
  • Persuading
2 minB2
“And you know what really gives me the red ass?”

Walking to Ohio for Evidence · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 5/13

  • Accusations
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“And the last stop is the cemetery.”

Walter Confronts Phyllis · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 21/21

  • Couple fights
  • Threats
  • Confronting
7 minB1
“I haven't seen him suck his thumb like this since he was two years old.”

The Mist Reaches the Store · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 1/11

  • Arguments
  • Comforting a friend
  • Warning
5 minB2
“See, I'm a drifter from Texas.”

A Woman Says You Should Quit · Slacker 1990 · Ch. 10/22

  • Arguments
  • Small talk
  • 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
3 minB2
“Oh, no! I would have helped him, but he couldn't wait.”

Clouseau Interrogates Maria · A Shot in the Dark 1964 · Ch. 2/12

  • Interrogations
  • Police questioning
  • Asking
4 minB1
“Please don't tell anyone. I need this.”

A Dog Disguised as a Cat · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 6/22

  • Asking for help
  • Interrogations
  • Confessing
3 minB2
“I was procuring for him.”

Catherine on Procuring for Sebastian · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 25/27

  • Interrogations
  • Storytelling
  • Confessing