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English for Threats

198 real scenes from 72 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for threats.

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2 minB2
“No need for concern, it's only me.”

Tanner Corners Them in the Tunnel · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 12/13

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“Well maybe your window turned out to be a door didn t it”

The Arrowhead Project Revealed · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 10/11

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“Everything's a copy of a copy of a copy.”

Tyler Holds a Gun on Jack · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 1/19

  • Threats
  • Monologues
  • Threatening
5 minB1
“Maybe one life is enough.”

Puss Stops Running From Death · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 21/22

  • Threats
  • Speeches
  • Threatening
4 minB1
“But don't worry, despite my cheery demeanor, I am unfeeling, inflexible and morally neutral.”

Vontra Comes to Collect Roz · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 12/15

  • Threats
  • Explaining
  • Warning
3 minB2
“He walks in the most crowded areas. You'd think he'd wanna stay away.”

Rupert and Masha Kidnap Jerry · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 13/21

  • Crime scenes
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“Born a hustler, you will die a hustler.”

Hoskins Confronts Harry Over the Bill · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 12/19

  • Threats
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
4 minB1
“He's been pretending the entire time.”

Jafar Exposes Aladdin · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 21/24

  • Threats
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“I'm not trying to steal it. I'm trying to buy it.”

Roadmen Try to Rob a Phone Buyer · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 8/15

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Threatening
5 minB1
“I'm gonna need all the help I can get, Kate.”

Santa Flies with Seven Reindeer · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 10/20

  • Threats
  • Asking for help
  • Warning
5 minB1
“We're all on the same team.”

Hartson Asks About Dissecting · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 20/22

  • Meetings
  • Threats
  • Explaining
5 minB1
“Never was. Never will be.”

Police Kill Radio Raheem · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 19/20

  • Crime scenes
  • Threats
  • Warning
2 minB2
“We don't use the same methods that I hear you use on your prisoners,”

The Brigadier Interrogates Prisoners · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 18/30

  • Interrogations
  • Threats
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“But, I'm funny, how? Funny like a clown? I amuse you?”

Tommy Asks Henry If He's Funny · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 6/28

  • Interrogations
  • Threats
  • Teasing
4 minB2
“It's exactly two seconds before I honk your nose and pull your underwear over your head.”

Stanley Becomes the Mask · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 3/8

  • Teasing
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“There will be no negotiation.”

V Confronts Prothero at Home · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 8/25

  • Speeches
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB1
“I'm trying to fucking make this all work for you.”

Arno Traps Howard in the Store · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 13/14

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“This facility runs on a point system.”

Moreno Arrives in O'Brien's Dorm · Bad Boys 1983 · Ch. 6/9

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“But he can kill with the best of them. He works for me.”

Alonzo's Felony Stop · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 3/23

  • Police questioning
  • Threats
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“Oh, Jesus H Christ! That kid is tough as nails.”

Dale and Tucker Find the Truth · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 19/19

  • Investigation
  • Threats
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“Will vengeance bring your son back to you?”

Vito Forgoes His Vengeance · The Godfather 1972 · Ch. 6/9

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Bargaining
3 minC2
“I'll be revenged on the whole pack of you!”

Malvolio Swears Revenge on Everyone · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 25/25

  • Threats
  • Apologies
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“Because this is where you're going to spend the rest of your worthless little lives.”

Scarlet Breaks Up with the Minions · Minions 2015 · Ch. 10/14

  • Breakups
  • Threats
  • Threatening
5 minB2
“People everywhere are always messing with my stuff.”

President Business Reveals the Kragle · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 7/22

  • Talking to the boss
  • Threats
  • Threatening