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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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3 minB2
“That was the night he finally told me the truth.”

Gatsby Keeps Vigil Until Dawn · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 18/18

  • Storytelling
  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • 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
5 minB2
“Once he gets his teeth into something, he never lets go.”

Lola Tells Neff About the Nurse · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 17/21

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confessing
3 minB2
“But we are not friends, and I don't think we actually ever were.”

Lee Tells Jack They're Not Friends · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 11/14

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
4 minB1
“As long as you believe in yourself.”

Meeting the Nameless Dog · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 10/22

  • Small talk
  • Travel & hotels
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“Truth is the one thing I have never resisted.”

The Doctor Hypnotizes Catherine · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 22/27

  • At the doctor
  • Interrogations
  • Persuading
5 minB2
“We are not used to visitors after dark, but you're welcome here.”

Hale Visits the Proctors at Night · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 13/29

  • Interrogations
  • Accusations
  • Explaining
2 minB2
“You need a little bit of life in you.”

A Constable Voids the Club's Licence · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 19/19

  • Police questioning
  • Confronting
  • Warning
2 minC1
“Signior, you are very near my brother in his love.”

Don John Deceives Claudio · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 7/24

  • Parties
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
3 minB2
“Would you mind giving me some pointers here?”

Healy Chats Up Mary at the Range · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 11/24

  • First dates
  • Small talk
  • Complimenting
5 minC1
“I want a pound of flesh.”

Mickey Threatens Matthew in the Freezer · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 15/15

  • Interrogations
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minC1
“He doesn't quite know that I've won a point, but he feels the shift, likes it.”

Ensler Lets the Witness Talk · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 1/22

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“Like you said, "There's no friends on Wall Street." Right?”

Naomi Says It's the Last Time · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 29/30

  • Marriage trouble
  • Breakups
  • Confessing
4 minB1
“You need a little change of pace.”

Stanley Hands Over the Tickets · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 1/8

  • First dates
  • Asking for help
  • Complimenting
2 minB2
“Gentlemen, you have had four hours. You had better have results. Mr. Creedy.”

Sutler's Cabinet Spins the Explosion · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 3/25

  • Meetings
  • Explaining
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“You made the decision. Live with your decision.”

Alonzo Doses Jake · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 5/23

  • Accusations
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
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
5 minB2
“Does having a kind heart make you a good nurse?”

Marta Fails the Lie Test · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 4/14

  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
  • Confessing
4 minC2
“And though 'tis wonder that enwraps me thus, yet 'tis not madness.”

Olivia Proposes to the Wrong Twin · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 22/25

  • Proposals
  • Teasing
  • Confessing love
4 minB1
“Three men helped to carry your friend to the statue.”

Martins Learns About the Third Man · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 6/17

  • Interrogations
  • Investigation
  • Confessing
3 minB2
“When somebody takes a shit on you, you don't reschedule.”

Hanssen Dumps His Tail · Breach 2007 · Ch. 16/20

  • Talking to the boss
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“What difference does it make?”

Humbert Forbids Lolita to Date · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 22/30

  • Parents & kids
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
3 minC1
“No, Mr. Green, communism is just a red herring.”

Wadsworth Reveals He's the Killer · Clue 1985 · Ch. 16/17

  • Accusations
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“You could have told anyone, up and down on the street.”

Jennie and Gertrude Take the Stand · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 16/16

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting