English for Parties

“Hey, I'm really sorry I forgot to get an anniversary present.”

Jim and Amanda's Pretend Anniversary · Blue Jay 2016 · Ch. 10/18

• Parties
• Small talk
• Confessing love

“John, can't you stop being a lawyer for just one night in the week?”

Charlotte Plays Matchmaker at the Party · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 4/30

• Parties
• Small talk
• Complimenting

“I'm not saying that. I'm saying, why does it have to mean everything?”

Harry and Sally Fight at the Wedding · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 19/20

• Arguments
• Parties
• Confronting

“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

“As everyone here is in the same boat, there's no harm in my revealing some details.”

Wadsworth Reveals the Blackmail · Clue 1985 · Ch. 3/17

• Parties
• Accusations
• Confronting

“I'm, uh, having a party tonight and I was wondering if you wanted to come over.”

Ian's Awkward Party Invite · Onward 2020 · Ch. 2/16

• Parties
• Small talk
• Inviting

“I'm sorry to bother you again, but I've confirmed the number. I must speak to Mr. Gillis.”

Norma Sends Her Script to DeMille · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 11/19

• Phone calls
• Parties
• Warning

“I don't think it's right, but I think it's expedient.”

Howard Tells Bob to Buy the Letter · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 11/15

• Courtroom
• Parties
• Explaining

“Well, look who's here. The return of the soldier.”

Derek Breaks With Cameron · American History X 1998 · Ch. 11/17

• Parties
• Arguments
• Saying no

“Where have you been all my life?”

Bob Crane's New Video Camera · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 5/16

• Parties
• Office chat
• Complimenting

“I'm tired of getting the fuzzy end of the lollipop.”

Sugar Dreams of a Rich Husband · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 9/19

• Parties
• Small talk
• Complaining

“...believe in yourself, and don't give up because there is a spot on that stage for you.”

Ally Wins at the Grammys · A Star Is Born 2018 · Ch. 11/13

• Speeches
• Parties
• Thanking

“He loved a girl once. Twenty years ago now.”

Mrs. Jennings Tells Brandon's Story · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 7/27

• Storytelling
• Parties
• Explaining

“You don't know my name, do you?”

Sean Parker Wakes Up at Stanford · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 14/23

• First dates
• Parties
• Teasing

“She is the goddess of the scene. Everybody really wants her.”

Mike Looks Like a Total Nerd · SLC Punk 1998 · Ch. 5/10

• Parties
• Storytelling
• Explaining

“I promise I'll stay with you all night, okay?”

Seth Talks Jay Into the Party · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 2/27

• Comforting a friend
• Parties
• Comforting

“Tonight we honor what was lost.”

Gander Remembers the Plane People · Come from Away 2021 · Ch. 22/22

• Goodbyes & funerals
• Parties
• Thanking

“The perfect hobby should improve the body as well as the mind.”

Kolenkhov Wrestles Kirby · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 17/27

• Family dinners
• Parties
• Complaining

“Talent is luck. The important thing in life is courage.”

The Drowning Question at Dinner · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 1/23

• Parties
• Arguments
• Explaining

“Well, we still have each other. Shall we press on?”

Riding the Wonkamobile · Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971 · Ch. 16/18

• Travel & hotels
• Parties
• Warning

“If this is your dream, you have to go fight for it.”

Kurt Gets the Packers Call · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 9/27

• Parties
• Family dinners
• Confessing

“Hey aren t you supposed to be running interference for me”

Guests Board the Boat to Hawthorn · The Menu 2022 · Ch. 1/13

• Small talk
• Parties
• Complaining

“Everyone should know a total love at least once.”

Lady Bagshaw's Secret Daughter · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 17/22

• Parties
• Office chat
• Confessing

“Don't talk to me like that. I will have you killed.”

Casey Punches Scottie P. · We're the Millers 2013 · Ch. 20/21

• Threats
• Parties
• Threatening