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6 minB1
“You know, we underdogs have to look out for each other, right?”

Giulia Recruits the Underdogs · Luca 2021 · Ch. 4/9

  • Arguments
  • Teasing
  • Persuading
3 minB2
“and Benwick's attachment to her was, indeed, profound.”

He Does Not Recover · Persuasion 2007 · Ch. 6/7

  • Small talk
  • Persuasion
  • Explaining
5 minB2
“You know, it takes a lot of nerve to spend a beautiful evening with someone and then never call them again.”

Peter Asks Sydney to Be Best Man · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 16/19

  • Asking for help
  • Accusations
  • Confessing
3 minB1
“Because that's what you did for me, and that's what we do for each other.”

Kurt and Brenda's Blizzard Night · American Underdog 2021 · Ch. 12/27

  • Marriage trouble
  • Asking for help
  • Saying no
5 minC1
“I am not sure I could ever justify the cost of the new chambers.”

Tessa's Date Ends in Vomit · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 10/22

  • First dates
  • Monologues
  • Complimenting
5 minB1
“It's bad luck to see me before the wedding.”

Shelby's Wedding Morning · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 3/16

  • Arguments
  • Parties
  • Teasing
2 minB1
“within two-thirds of the maximum length of my felony sentence, so I'm out.”

Danny Visits on Game Day · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 15/23

  • Small talk
  • Arguments
  • Complaining
2 minB1
“Hey, I'm really sorry I forgot to get an anniversary present.”

Jim and Amanda's Pretend Anniversary · Blue Jay 2016 · Ch. 10/18

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Confessing love
3 minB2
“But it's up to you what you make of it.”

Matuschek Invites a Lonely Boy Home · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 18/19

  • Family dinners
  • Small talk
  • Inviting
5 minB1
“Just stare at the bridge of his nose. That's what I do.”

Dinner at Trent's Beach House · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 3/18

  • Parties
  • Family dinners
  • Teasing
2 minB1
“You're on your own when you're swimming.”

Jamie Rubs Lotion on Ste · Beautiful Thing 1996 · Ch. 5/11

  • Comforting a friend
  • Confessing feelings
  • Comforting
3 minB1
“I killed two guys, Danny. I killed them.”

Derek's Prison Goodbye · American History X 1998 · Ch. 15/17

  • Goodbyes & funerals
  • Comforting a friend
  • Thanking