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
Theme
Movie English about power
418 real scenes from 94 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for power.
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3 minC1“It s with your best interests at heart”H Questioned Then Promoted · Wrath of Man 2021 · Ch. 6/13
- Talking to the boss
- Interrogations
- Confronting
7 minB2“It doesn t work if you live”The Guest Reveals Her Real Name · The Menu 2022 · Ch. 11/13
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minB2“I think the stage is set for a fight later, about me.”The Queen's Dresser Caught Stealing · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 13/22
- Accusations
- Interrogations
- Threatening
4 minB2“You should have seen your face just now. You shit a brick.”Brad Offers David a Job · We're the Millers 2013 · Ch. 3/21
- Negotiation
- Threats
- Persuading
3 minB1“Tell me your ego, and your selfishness, and you not listening to me cost us that race.”Michael Recruits Leo for the Race · Arthur the King 2024 · Ch. 4/19
- Negotiation
- Arguments
- Confronting
3 minC1“"This is just how the game is played."”Planning Oppenheimer's Downfall · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 23/28
- Meetings
- Negotiation
- Warning
3 minB2“Hey, baby. I thought you were tough.”Joe Kills Chet and Meets Milo · The Last Boy Scout 1991 · Ch. 14/20
- Threats
- Interrogations
- Threatening
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 minC1“Dialogue's a snap for me, but I still have a little problem with plotting.”Clifford Turns the Tables on Sidney · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 29/30
- Arguments
- Monologues
- Explaining
3 minB2“No, thank you, Commander. I know this now: Stella will never be well until this house is cured.”Commander Beech Confronts Rick · The Uninvited 1944 · Ch. 20/28
- Accusations
- Arguments
- Confronting
4 minC1“Look, I'm gonna level with you.”Lenny Negotiates With Ricky · Mighty Aphrodite 1995 · Ch. 10/15
- Negotiation
- Threats
- Threatening
4 minB1“Would you please, with cherries on top, marry me?”Andrew Makes Margaret Propose · The Proposal 2009 · Ch. 4/14
- Negotiation
- Proposals
- Bargaining
3 minB1“He didn't give a damn what I said. I would sign this piece of paper.”Detective Forces Adams to Sign · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 2/20
- Interrogations
- Police questioning
- Threatening
3 minB2“You know, these are the limits of your life, man.”Carl Rants at the Parking Attendant · Fargo 1996 · Ch. 12/16
- Arguments
- Police questioning
- Confronting
5 minB2“Mr Tyson owns the sugar cane, you own the formula for the plastics, and I'm supposed to be offered up as a human sacrifice on the altar of industrial progress, is that it?”David Confronts Linus Over the Merger · Sabrina 1954 · Ch. 5/18
- Meetings
- Negotiation
- Confronting
2 minB2“Once we settle on a project, we can spend a year or more investigating it.”Baron Meets Robinson for a Drink · Spotlight 2015 · Ch. 1/21
- Talking to the boss
- Small talk
- Explaining
3 minB1“When I came here, you weren't even a gang. I formed ya!”Harvey Challenges Butch's Leadership · Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969 · Ch. 2/12
- Arguments
- Threats
- Confronting
5 minB2“"This is the Zodiac speaking.”Zodiac Claims the Taxi Murder · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 7/30
- Investigation
- Crime scenes
- Threatening
5 minB2“What kind of a row are you trying to cause in my house anyhow?”Tom Calls Gatsby Nobody From Nowhere · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 14/18
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
3 minB2“So I'm sure you can understand our need to cut corners around here.”Brad Warns Lester to Save His Job · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 1/14
- Criticism & layoffs
- Office chat
- Warning
5 minB2“Even ten minutes is a long time to be away from you.”Hildy Tells Walter She's Remarrying · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 1/18
- Office chat
- Marriage trouble
- Teasing
4 minB2“The only thing you all seem to agree on is you don't want higher taxes.”Wayne Gets the History Wrong · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 9/13
- Arguments
- Accusations
- Confronting
8 minB2“Denial is a powerful thing”Mrs. Carmody Preaches the End · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 4/11
- Speeches
- Persuasion
- Persuading