3 minB1“I hope you haven't lost your sense of humor.”Norma Desmond's Comeback Falls Apart · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 14/19
- Talking to the boss
- Meetings
- Asking
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105 real scenes from 42 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for talking to the boss.
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3 minB2“Not when millions of people are out of work.”Matuschek Turns on Kralik · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 7/19
- Talking to the boss
- Criticism & layoffs
- Complaining
4 minB2“It has been banned by the emperor.”Mozart Defends Figaro to the Emperor · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 16/25
- Interrogations
- Talking to the boss
- Confronting
3 minB2“We didn't make them do these things. Once they did, they're fair game.”Woodward and Bernstein Name Haldeman · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 17/18
- Investigation
- Talking to the boss
- Saying no
3 minB1“I know it's a pain in the arse, but it's a necessary pain in the arse.”Health Inspector Downgrades the Kitchen · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 2/13
- Criticism & layoffs
- Talking to the boss
- Complaining
2 minB2“All right? A real journalist can turn any assignment into a story.”Rachel Interviews School Officials · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 2/18
- Office chat
- Talking to the boss
- Explaining
5 minB2“"In the constant rat race of life, don't ever forget to unwind."”Buddy's Rat Race Speech · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 14/16
- Talking to the boss
- Storytelling
- Confronting
3 minB2“With all respect, sir, you have no right to order me to shoot down my own men...”Mireau Orders Fire on His Own Men · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 6/17
- Talking to the boss
- Threats
- Saying no
4 minC1“Who am I? I am the pro from Dover, and this is my favorite caddy.”Hawkeye and Trapper Storm the Hospital · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 15/22
- Talking to the boss
- Persuasion
- Persuading
3 minB1“I don't want any part of this, Dad.”Tony Quits the Family Business · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 25/27
- Parents & kids
- Talking to the boss
- Saying no
4 minB1“If you got a cold, you go to a Turkish bath. Spend the night. Sweat it out.”Baxter Swaps His Apartment Nights · The Apartment 1960 · Ch. 1/15
- Phone calls
- Talking to the boss
- Bargaining
2 minB1“You don't trust your team or my playbook.”Kurt Confronts His College Coach · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 5/27
- Talking to the boss
- Criticism & layoffs
- Confronting
5 minB2“It's gotta be an inside job.”Mike Calls It an Inside Job · Wrath of Man 2021 · Ch. 9/13
- Talking to the boss
- Investigation
- Suggesting
4 minB2“I feel that I have blood on my hands.”Oppenheimer Meets President Truman · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 20/28
- Talking to the boss
- Meetings
- Confessing
3 minC1“General Turgidson, I find this very difficult to understand.”The President Learns About Plan R · Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964 · Ch. 5/20
- Meetings
- Talking to the boss
- Explaining
4 minB2“A chauffeur is supposed to keep his eyes on the road, Sabrina.”Fairchild Draws the Class Line · Sabrina 1954 · Ch. 12/18
- Talking to the boss
- Parents & kids
- Asking
3 minB1“I feel like it's the first day of football tryouts. I mean, I wish it was tomorrow already.”Jake's First Day on the Job · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 1/23
- Comforting a friend
- Talking to the boss
- Warning
2 minB2“That's all I said, right? Right. Sorry.”Eric Is Assigned to Watch Hanssen · Breach 2007 · Ch. 1/20
- Talking to the boss
- Investigation
- Explaining
4 minB2“There's nothing in the deal about my staying here!”Norma Moves Joe Into Her Mansion · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 7/19
- Negotiation
- Talking to the boss
- Bargaining
5 minB2“Of course, I wouldn't admit it at the time but what woman would? We hate to admit we are wrong.”Klara Asks Kralik for a Night Off · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 8/19
- Arguments
- Talking to the boss
- Asking
3 minB1“You are not the only composer in Vienna.”Mozart Refuses the Committee · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 9/25
- Talking to the boss
- Marriage trouble
- Saying no
4 minB2“You don't wanna see us as people because that is not convenient for you.”Frank Teaches Chad With a Racecar · Bad Education 2019 · Ch. 16/18
- Parents & kids
- Talking to the boss
- Asking
5 minB1“Look, if this time can be spent convincing you to do anything else with your life, to getting out while you are still whole, it is time well spent.”Guy Explains Why He Loves Movies · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 8/16
- Job interview
- Talking to the boss
- Confronting
3 minB2“- Don't you believe me, sir? - Yes, I do, but who else will?”Dax Prepares the Accused Soldiers · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 8/17
- Courtroom
- Talking to the boss
- Explaining