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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 minC1
“There is blood in the water, and I let the witness swim on.”

Ensler Corners the Witness · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 2/22

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“The only problem you're gonna have is that you didn't buy more.”

Jordan Pitches a Penny Stock · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 4/30

  • Phone calls
  • Persuasion
  • Persuading
4 minB2
“That's how it happens. That's how fast it takes for a guy to get whacked.”

Jimmy Decides to Whack Morrie · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 23/28

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
8 minB2
“But it is the only way that this works”

Blanc Exposes the Real Killer · Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022 · Ch. 7/8

  • Investigation
  • Accusations
  • Bargaining
4 minB1
“No, and you can quote me.”

Peggy Questions Stanley · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 4/8

  • Office chat
  • Investigation
  • Saying no
5 minB2
“Pete, this is the man cave. There's no women allowed in here.”

Peter Tours Sydney's Man Cave · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 9/19

  • Small talk
  • Phone calls
  • Confessing
2 minB2
“But I need to know that this question will not leave this office.”

Finch Questions the St. Mary's Attack · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 16/25

  • Investigation
  • Office chat
  • Confessing
4 minC1
“This is not a nice position you put me in. I resent this very much.”

Howard Riggs the Opal Auction · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 9/14

  • Asking for help
  • Negotiation
  • Persuading
2 minB2
“You want to go to jail or you want to go home?”

Alonzo Coaches the Cover-Up · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 15/23

  • Crime scenes
  • Threats
  • Threatening
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
5 minB2
“You should do whatever you think is right.”

A Deal at the Diner · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 11/14

  • Negotiation
  • Phone calls
  • Persuading
3 minC2
“And some have greatness thrust upon them.”

Malvolio Reads Maria's Letter · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 13/25

  • Teasing
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“At the end of every chapter you are left guessing what he'll be up to next.”

Kurtz Feeds Martins a Cover Story · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 3/17

  • Investigation
  • Storytelling
  • Explaining
2 minB1
“No. I'm not a hobo, but I am busy.”

Vanellope Outsmarts Ralph · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 7/19

  • Teasing
  • Arguments
  • Warning
3 minB2
“Besides, I disapprove of women in pantsuits.”

Eric Gets Debriefed on Turf Protection · Breach 2007 · Ch. 5/20

  • Meetings
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“That's my diary. We don't read other people's diaries, do we?”

Charlotte Finds Humbert's Diary · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 14/30

  • Marriage trouble
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“I have nothing to hide.”

Unexpected Guest Asks to Use the Phone · Clue 1985 · Ch. 11/17

  • Asking for help
  • Investigation
  • Asking
2 minB1
“Somebody's gotta do something! She's not breathing!”

Sylvia Dies While No One Acts · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 15/16

  • Crime scenes
  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Comforting
2 minB2
“But first we gotta get rid of those cars outside. It looks like Sam's Hot Car Lot out there.”

The Crew Ditches the Cars · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 15/22

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Suggesting
3 minB2
“Tell me everything is just as it was, Joe.”

Joe Tells Norma He's Leaving · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 19/19

  • Breakups
  • Arguments
  • Saying no
5 minB1
“What you do after working hours is your own business.”

Matuschek Learns of the Affair · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 10/19

  • Criticism & layoffs
  • Investigation
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“We have been happy, haven't we?”

Joyce Questions Leslie About the Body · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 4/15

  • Small talk
  • Interrogations
  • Comforting
2 minB1
“What choice did he have?”

John Carpenter Repairs Bob's VTR · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 8/16

  • Phone calls
  • Apologies
  • Apologizing
4 minB2
“I knew we had enemies, but I didn't know we were this popular.”

White House Attacks the Post · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 18/18

  • Investigation
  • Accusations
  • Confronting