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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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4 minB2
“You created me. I didn't create some loser alter ego to make me feel better.”

Jack Confronts Tyler on the Roof · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 19/19

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“It's you that got small.”

Death Comes for Puss · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 19/22

  • Parties
  • Threats
  • Teasing
2 minB2
“If I hadn't gotten in that car, you'd never even have had the chance to talk to Jerry.”

Masha Confronts Rupert in the Street · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 8/21

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Threatening
2 minB1
“Let 'em. It'll make a good grudge fight.”

The Strangler Breaks Nikolas's Wrist · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 17/19

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“You should have left Agrabah while you had the chance.”

Jafar Seizes the Sultan's Throne · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 19/24

  • Threats
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“But you're gonna come with me until I can resolve all these issues with your husband.”

Dry Eye Kidnaps Rosalind · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 12/15

  • Threats
  • Crime scenes
  • Threatening
2 minB1
“We had some good times…”

Belsnickel Reveals Himself · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 1/20

  • Threats
  • Threatening
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Our little dance of seduction is now complete.”

Serena Realizes They're Not After Her · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 22/22

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“People like my father could never understand, but I was a part of something.”

Young Henry Gets Beaten and Recruited · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 2/28

  • Parents & kids
  • Threats
  • Confronting
4 minB1
“Wouldn't want to start the celebration early, would you?”

Stanley at the Police Station · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 8/8

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“The highest-paid person at the camp was a priest.”

V Kills Bishop Lilliman · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 12/25

  • Threats
  • Crime scenes
  • Warning
2 minB1
“All you guys up there, pay attention!”

Inmates Bet on the New Guy · Bad Boys 1983 · Ch. 7/9

  • Teasing
  • Threats
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“To be truly effective, a good narcotics agent must know and love narcotics.”

Alonzo Forces Jake to Smoke · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 4/23

  • Talking to the boss
  • Threats
  • Persuading
5 minB1
“There's a difference between education and intellect.”

Dale and Allison Play Trivia · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 7/19

  • Small talk
  • Threats
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes.”

Luca Brasi Sleeps with the Fishes · The Godfather 1972 · Ch. 4/9

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Explaining
3 minC1
“I am one that would rather go with sir priest than sir knight.”

Toby Scares Andrew About the Duel · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 19/25

  • Threats
  • Teasing
  • Threatening
3 minA2
“And how's that working out for you?”

Scarlet Gives Kevin Until Dawn · Minions 2015 · Ch. 12/14

  • Threats
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
4 minB1
“It's my hand. I want you to take it.”

Lord Business Offers His Hand · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 22/22

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Inviting
2 minB2
“Your medal? Bad guys don't win medals.”

King Candy Threatens Ralph · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 10/19

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB1
“Well, the thing is, I love you.”

Jojo Rejects His Imaginary Hitler · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 18/18

  • Confessing feelings
  • Threats
  • Confessing love
5 minC1
“That's life. You can't make an omelet without breakin' an egg.”

Mulligan Grills Spats at the Convention · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 16/19

  • Interrogations
  • Threats
  • Confronting
5 minC1
“What is it with you guys in Charlestown?”

The FBI Offers Doug No Deal · The Town 2010 · Ch. 12/20

  • Threats
  • Police questioning
  • Threatening
5 minB1
“I can make him do anything I please.”

Frank Crashes Ben's Place · Blue Velvet 1986 · Ch. 6/9

  • Parties
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“I know what you're thinking. This story's hard to believe.”

The Bookie Frames Billy · Buffalo '66 1998 · Ch. 9/15

  • Threats
  • Courtroom
  • Threatening