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Movie English about truth & lies

748 real scenes from 138 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for truth & lies.

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4 minB2
“You're in my world now, not your world”

The Shadow Man Offers a Deal · The Princess and the Frog 2009 · Ch. 5/14

  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion
  • Persuading
4 minB2
“That part of his mind just conveniently went blank.”

Adams's Statement Labeled a Confession · The Thin Blue Line 1988 · Ch. 7/20

  • Interrogations
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“I wish I thought my family could get past it, but I don't.”

Wally Pushes Frank to Come Out · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 6/17

  • Family dinners
  • Small talk
  • Confessing
4 minB2
“You should see the other guy.”

The Kidnappers Fight Over the Car · Fargo 1996 · Ch. 16/16

  • Arguments
  • Investigation
  • Complaining
4 minB2
“- Good. ... and sat down like a jerk.”

Linus Visits David in Bed · Sabrina 1954 · Ch. 10/18

  • Siblings
  • Asking for help
  • Asking
4 minC1
“They got a word for everything, these guys. Hmm. Except "rape."”

Sipe's Six Percent Estimate · Spotlight 2015 · Ch. 10/21

  • Meetings
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“A leopard never changes its spots and a slapper never changes her knickers.”

Sandra's Party Turns Violent · Beautiful Thing 1996 · Ch. 7/11

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“He wishes to remain anonymous. I wish to remain infamous.”

Graysmith Finds the Zodiac's Source · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 13/30

  • Investigation
  • First dates
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“That's none of your business. [SHRIEKS]”

Tyler Blackmails Mei for a Party · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 6/13

  • Threats
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
6 minB1
“I wonder if our parents realize just how much they shape our dreams.”

Oliver Leaves the Bear at the Altar · Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made 2021 · Ch. 12/18

  • Confessing feelings
  • Confessing
  • Promising
3 minB1
“I wish we could just run away.”

Daisy Wants to Run Away · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 11/18

  • Parties
  • Marriage trouble
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“What did he make you do?”

Colonel Fitts Confronts Ricky · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 14/14

  • Parents & kids
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“Sitting with the angel of death, and you cracking jokes.”

Mollie Rounds on the Reporters · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 8/18

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“No. And nothing is just what I'm worth to him.”

Phyllis Tells Walter Her Story · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 7/21

  • Storytelling
  • Marriage trouble
  • Complaining
2 minB1
“Because it's the right thing to do, all right? We couldn't find his daughter...”

Leo's Grandson Shows Up at the Door · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 6/19

  • Marriage trouble
  • Confronting
  • Explaining
2 minB2
“She's a predator posing as a house pet. Stay away.”

Tyler Warns Jack About Marla · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 9/19

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB1
“Have you ever written about yourself?”

Lee Meets Anna at the Bar · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 7/14

  • Small talk
  • Comforting a friend
  • Complimenting
4 minB2
“I put it to you directly, Monsieur Ballon, that it was you who murdered Miguel Ostos.”

Clouseau Questions Ballon at Billiards · A Shot in the Dark 1964 · Ch. 8/12

  • Interrogations
  • Investigation
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“No, I just need his easy path to get my wish.”

The Fight for the Map · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 14/22

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Teasing
4 minB2
“It seemed like such a natural thing to do, but he pulled away.”

Catherine Tells the True Story · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 23/27

  • Interrogations
  • Storytelling
  • Confessing
2 minB2
“I hope you were able to find a satisfactory breakfast burrito...”

KnowsMore Finishes Your Sentences · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 8/21

  • Small talk
  • Explaining
  • Teasing
4 minC1
“Friendship is a two-way street.”

Jerry Apologizes at Gunpoint · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 15/21

  • Arguments
  • Apologies
  • Apologizing
2 minB2
“'Cause there's gotta be a shelf life on guilt.”

Dom Confronts Gia and Eric at Dinner · Rye Lane 2023 · Ch. 6/16

  • Breakups
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“I knew all week it would come to this!”

Elizabeth Fears Abigail Wants Her Place · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 12/29

  • Marriage trouble
  • Arguments
  • Confronting