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Movie English about deception

280 real scenes from 74 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for deception.

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4 minC1
“conceal me what I am and be my aid”

Viola Disguises Herself as a Man · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 2/25

  • Asking for help
  • Teasing
  • Asking
3 minB2
“You've had a bit of a shock, haven't you? You could do with a drink.”

Calloway Exposes Harry Lime · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 1/17

  • Investigation
  • Police questioning
  • Warning
2 minB2
“Did you pick me because I was Catholic?”

Kate Explains Why They Picked Eric · Breach 2007 · Ch. 7/20

  • Talking to the boss
  • Office chat
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“You've got a big, fat nerve, dragging me away.”

Humbert Grills Lolita After the Play · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 24/30

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“Don't be ridiculous. If I was the murderer, would I reveal to you how I did it?”

Wadsworth Reveals the Secret Passage · Clue 1985 · Ch. 13/17

  • Investigation
  • Accusations
  • Explaining
3 minC1
“Whether it is theory or actual fact, however, you will decide for yourselves.”

Sir Wilfrid Calls Leonard Vole · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 21/27

  • Courtroom
  • Speeches
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“It will be big storm. Much wind and rain, lightning and thunder.”

Helga Meets the Man in Boots · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 25/30

  • Small talk
  • Asking for help
  • Asking
4 minB2
“Are you both committing fraud to avoid her deportation?”

Margaret Fakes a Marriage Interview · The Proposal 2009 · Ch. 3/14

  • Interrogations
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Not many people have basements in California.”

Graysmith Meets the Theater Owner · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 28/30

  • Investigation
  • Confronting
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“That's a honey of an anklet you're wearing, Mrs. Dietrichson.”

Neff Flirts With Phyllis · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 2/21

  • First dates
  • Small talk
  • Complimenting
3 minB2
“When you're looking at architecture, try to visualize the buildings as a whole.”

Healy Pretends to Be an Architect · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 12/24

  • First dates
  • Small talk
  • Explaining
3 minA2
“I'm not gonna go around one more time with you on this.”

Tucker and Dale Rescue Allison · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 5/19

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“I haven't missed you. In fact, I've been revoltingly unfaithful to you.”

Humbert Picks Up Lolita · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 16/30

  • Travel & hotels
  • Arguments
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“You must shut out from your minds everything except what will take place in this court.”

Leonard Vole Pleads Not Guilty · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 14/27

  • Courtroom
  • Accusations
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“For future reference, Clifford, that Styrofoam log hurts.”

The Fake Murder Kills Myra · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 18/30

  • Crime scenes
  • Explaining
  • Complaining
2 minB2
“Sometimes we sit here all evening and never say a word to each other.”

Phyllis Proposes Killing Her Husband · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 5/21

  • First dates
  • Accusations
  • Suggesting
3 minB2
“- This is where evil lives. - Let's just hope that Allison's still alive.”

Chad Tries to Burn the Cabin · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 15/19

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Confronting
4 minB1
“What is this, a prison or a hospital?”

Lolita Leaves in Care of Her Uncle · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 28/30

  • At the doctor
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“This is ridiculous. Just nervous heartburn. I always get it the first day of a trial.”

Hearne Testifies About the Prints · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 15/27

  • Courtroom
  • At the doctor
  • Explaining
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 minB2
“And the last stop is the cemetery.”

Walter Confronts Phyllis · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 21/21

  • Couple fights
  • Threats
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“You must think that I'm some kind of moron to believe a story like that.”

The Sheriff Questions Tucker and Dale · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 11/19

  • Police questioning
  • Interrogations
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“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
4 minB2
“It's tragic. You'd better get a man with younger arteries.”

Vole Tries to Hire Sir Wilfrid · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 3/27

  • Asking for help
  • Investigation
  • Asking