3 minC1“The longer their stealth, the longer we live without drama.”Robbers Breach the Cash Depot · Wrath of Man 2021 · Ch. 13/13
- Threats
- Crime scenes
- Threatening
Situation
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“I mean, you never really know until you know.”A Cop Demands a Bribe · We're the Millers 2013 · Ch. 8/21
- Police questioning
- Threats
- Bargaining
3 minB2“Take it easy, junior. Nobody's raining on your parade. I'm just keeping an eye on her.”Joe Faces Off With Jimmy Dix · The Last Boy Scout 1991 · Ch. 4/20
- Arguments
- Threats
- Confronting
3 minB2“He said war was too important to be left to the generals.”Ripper Refuses to Recall the Wing · Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964 · Ch. 4/20
- Arguments
- Threats
- Saying no
3 minB2“The closer you stick to the truth, the better.”Helga Warns Sidney Again · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 26/30
- Small talk
- Threats
- Warning
3 minB1“The way I figure it, we can either fight or give.”Butch and Sundance Jump Off a Cliff · Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 · Ch. 8/12
- Threats
- Arguments
- Confessing
5 minB1“You can't trust anybody in this crazy world.”Earl Walks Into the Press Room · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 13/18
- Threats
- Phone calls
- Persuading
3 minB2“Go to Montreal which is in Canada.”Kristo Tells Harry to Leave London · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 11/19
- Arguments
- Threats
- Warning
4 minB1“You could've been the most powerful man in the room.”Jafar Wishes to Be the Most Powerful · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 23/24
- Threats
- Arguments
- Threatening
4 minC1“We're not a newspaper. We're a blood sport.”The Pig Film Blackmail · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 14/15
- Threats
- Interrogations
- Threatening
4 minB2“Your murderers come with smiles. They come as your friends.”Jimmy Tests Henry at the Diner · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 28/28
- Interrogations
- Threats
- Warning
4 minB2“He's the only one who's napping.”Arguing the Plan Against Niko · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 2/8
- Threats
- Arguments
- Warning
5 minB2“But who was he really?”V's Opening Monologue · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 1/25
- Speeches
- Threats
- Threatening
3 minB1“You're lucky I have more pressing business.”Alonzo Interrogates a Suspect · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 7/23
- Interrogations
- Threats
- Threatening
2 minA2“I grew up on a farm. It was either help out or get out.”Dale and Allison Dig a Hole · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 8/19
- Asking for help
- Threats
- Asking
6 minB1“Things do not look good for you.”Scarlet Taunts Kevin, Then Flees · Minions 2015 · Ch. 13/14
- Threats
- Arguments
- Threatening
4 minB1“That is against the instructions!”Wyldstyle Rescues Emmet · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 5/22
- Persuasion
- Threats
- Persuading
2 minB1“A call saying you're being held up.”Fake Cops Take Over the Depot · The Town 2010 · Ch. 19/20
- Crime scenes
- Threats
- Threatening
4 minB1“You stole my girl, you bastard. I'm gonna kick your ass.”Mike Chases Jeffrey and Sandy · Blue Velvet 1986 · Ch. 7/9
- Threats
- Arguments
- Threatening
3 minA2“Every time we fly in planes, she gets sick.”Billy Kidnaps Layla · Buffalo '66 1998 · Ch. 2/15
- Threats
- Phone calls
- Threatening
6 minB2“So this is probably gonna end well, I would imagine.”Pablo Chacon Confronts the Millers · We're the Millers 2013 · Ch. 16/21
- Threats
- Negotiation
- Threatening
2 minB2“So you go ahead and pull the trigger. Be my guest.”Joe Bluffs With a Plastic Key · The Last Boy Scout 1991 · Ch. 20/20
- Threats
- Crime scenes
- Threatening
3 minB2“You don't think I'd go into combat with loose change in my pocket, do you?”Mandrake Shoots the Coke Machine · Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964 · Ch. 17/20
- Phone calls
- Threats
- Threatening
3 minB1“I just can't have the play written, Cliff.”The Rehearsal Turns Deadly · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 27/30
- Crime scenes
- Threats
- Explaining