3 minB2“And right then it came over me that I hadn't walked out on anything at all.”Phyllis Returns in the Rain · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 6/21
- Getting back together
- Marriage trouble
- Persuading
Situation
English for Marriage trouble
71 real scenes from 34 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for marriage trouble.
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3 minC1“And I just stood there in the kitchen, outraged that my father was not a man.”Fifteen Years of Estrangement · Spielberg 2017 · Ch. 6/10
- Parents & kids
- Marriage trouble
- Confessing
2 minB1“Because it's the right thing to do, all right? We couldn't find his daughter...”Leo's Grandson Shows Up at the Door · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 6/19
- Marriage trouble
- Confronting
- Explaining
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
4 minB2“I knew all week it would come to this!”Elizabeth Fears Abigail Wants Her Place · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 12/29
- Marriage trouble
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB1“You don't even have to say it.”Ilsa and Victor Talk Before the Meeting · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 15/20
- Marriage trouble
- Goodbyes & funerals
- Asking
3 minB2“Well, he was a waiter. Now he's got an ego the size of Texas.”June Catches Randall With Brie · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 19/25
- Marriage trouble
- Accusations
- Confronting
5 minB2“I swear to God, I will fucking kill you!”Jordan Takes His Daughter and Flees · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 30/30
- Marriage trouble
- Office chat
- Threatening
5 minB2“I won't have my mind befuddled by chemicals when I'm the only one who sees the whole picture for exactly what it is.”Boris Panics and Jumps Out the Window · Whatever Works 2009 · Ch. 2/16
- Couple fights
- Marriage trouble
- Complaining
3 minB1“It's the only way. You gotta keep up appearances.”Paulie Tells Henry to Go Home · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 17/28
- Marriage trouble
- Threats
- Persuading
2 minB2“I would throw it into the fire if it would burn.”Lillian Trades the Bracelet · Atlas Shrugged: Part I 2011 · Ch. 9/16
- Marriage trouble
- Arguments
- Complaining
5 minB2“I'm just you, thinly disguised.”Harry Meets His Own Creation · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 9/17
- Marriage trouble
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB2“We're getting married. You can't just keep stuff like this from me.”Zooey Leaves Peter Before the Wedding · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 17/19
- Couple fights
- Marriage trouble
- Confronting
5 minB2“My wife has left me.”Tommy Climbs Through His Divorce · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 9/24
- Breakups
- Marriage trouble
- Confessing
3 minB1“You have to have boundaries, even with a boss.”Juliana Confronts Eric About Hanssen · Breach 2007 · Ch. 13/20
- Marriage trouble
- Arguments
- Confronting
2 minB2“...but every game has its rules.”Charlotte Confronts Humbert Over Candy · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 13/30
- Marriage trouble
- Arguments
- Complaining
3 minB2“I got married so I could stop dating.”Harry Tells Jess About His Divorce · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 6/20
- Marriage trouble
- Breakups
- Explaining
3 minB1“I hope you're hungry. I've already made too many pancakes.”Duncan Exposes Trent's Affair · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 15/18
- Parties
- Marriage trouble
- Confronting
3 minB2“Why should I go on sweating out my life for other people?”Robert Announces the Move to Sumatra · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 12/15
- Parties
- Marriage trouble
- Persuading
2 minB1“We only go around once in this life.”Bob's Wife Accepts an Open Marriage · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 9/16
- Marriage trouble
- Confessing
- Explaining
2 minB1“Are you neglecting my request?”The Messenger Demands the Requiem · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 23/25
- Marriage trouble
- Couple fights
- Confronting
4 minB2“We're gonna cancel the rest of the tour, and I'm just gonna be here all summer.”Ally Asks Jack to Come With Her · A Star Is Born 2018 · Ch. 13/13
- Arguments
- Marriage trouble
- Confronting
4 minB2“I know all that's going on, hon. I'm your husband.”Andy Asks Vashti for Support · Be Here Now 2015 · Ch. 6/27
- Marriage trouble
- Comforting a friend
- Confessing
3 minB2“Who do you expect, Father Christmas?”The Tax Letter Backfires · Belfast 2021 · Ch. 9/14
- Marriage trouble
- Arguments
- Confronting