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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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6 minC1
“On a bit of a hiatus at the moment.”

How David and Rose Met · We're the Millers 2013 · Ch. 11/21

  • Travel & hotels
  • Storytelling
  • Inviting
3 minC1
“Because Robert never had anything to do with the Communist Party as such.”

Kitty Testifies Before the Board · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 27/28

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“I'm not gonna kill you.”

Clifford Spares Sidney · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 30/30

  • Threats
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“It's not much of a problem. I just want to go home.”

Holloway Sends Stella Home · The Uninvited 1944 · Ch. 27/28

  • Threats
  • Interrogations
  • Persuading
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 minB2
“You give them what they want, why won't they let her go?”

Jerry and Wade Argue Over the Ransom · Fargo 1996 · Ch. 7/16

  • Negotiation
  • Parents & kids
  • Persuading
5 minC1
“You won't get hurt if you talk to me.”

Belli Tries to Catch the Zodiac · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 10/30

  • Phone calls
  • Investigation
  • Promising
4 minB1
“I saw it. It was a yellow car.”

The Yellow Car After the Crash · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 16/18

  • Crime scenes
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“The only way you can be sure is to kill him first...”

Keyes Explains the Dietrichson Murder · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 18/21

  • Talking to the boss
  • Investigation
  • Explaining
4 minB1
“It was like the eye of God watching us.”

Catherine Relives the Burning Beach · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 12/27

  • Storytelling
  • At the doctor
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“I promise you, Mr. Danforth, I only thought I saw them but I did not.”

Proctor Confesses Adultery in Court · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 21/29

  • Courtroom
  • Accusations
  • Confessing
3 minB2
“I know this doesn't make sense to you, but I can't just turn it off that fast.”

Ted Still Wants to Find Mary · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 10/24

  • Confessing feelings
  • Small talk
  • Confessing
4 minB2
“I made a decision not just to survive, but to thrive.”

Jordan Arrested on Camera · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 27/30

  • Speeches
  • Crime scenes
  • Persuading
2 minB2
“Keep talking like that, we'll lose our party status.”

V Hijacks Deitrich's Live Show · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 17/25

  • Speeches
  • Meetings
  • Explaining
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
2 minB2
“He was run over by a car. He was dead when I arrived.”

Martins Questions Dr Winkel · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 8/17

  • Interrogations
  • Investigation
  • Asking
2 minB2
“Like I said, kid, take nothing personally.”

Kate Reveals the Mole Was Hanssen · Breach 2007 · Ch. 11/20

  • Investigation
  • Meetings
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“Do you know I've been the local authority on you ever since?”

Quilty Meets Humbert · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 5/30

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Asking
3 minB2
“Husbands should be like Kleenex, soft, strong, and disposable.”

Mr. Boddy's Body Disappears · Clue 1985 · Ch. 7/17

  • Investigation
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“I ain't talking to him anymore.”

Paula Accuses Sylvia of Spreading Lies · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 7/16

  • Accusations
  • Courtroom
  • Comforting
4 minB1
“I mean, the man was dying in my arms. What the fuck was I supposed to do?”

Mr. White Defends Telling His Name · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 10/22

  • Arguments
  • Accusations
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“That's the important thing, isn't it?”

Leslie's Party After the Trial · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 15/15

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Complimenting
4 minB1
“- It's obvious someone got to her. - Not enough proof.”

Librarian Recants to Woodward · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 4/18

  • Phone calls
  • Investigation
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“I am confident that no matter how searching this may be, the prisoner will withstand it.”

Myers Cross-Examines Leonard Vole · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 22/27

  • Courtroom
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting