Phrases · how movies really say it
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- No, I could tell you're ugly all by myself.Paulie · 1998
by myself
alone; without anyone else
67 movies - Well, it's a good thing that you don't need the money.Shiva Baby · 2021
be a good thing
to be lucky that…
73 movies - Now, all these forms of stimulation can now take place.Monty Python's The Meaning of Life · 1983
take place
to happen, especially after previously being arranged or planned
92 movies - I'm sorry, sir, we can't wait any longer.The Day After Tomorrow · 2004
no longer
used to say that sth which was possible or true before, is not now
55 movies - Do you hear that? You'll be saved along with me.Cleopatra · 1963
along with
in addition to sb / sth; in the same way as sb / sth
55 movies - It can't be too late. That's my money.The Pursuit of Happyness · 2006
be too late
happening after the time when it is possible to do sth
50 movies - Well, the thing is, I love you.Jojo Rabbit · 2019
the thing is
used to introduce an important fact, reason or explanation
54 movies - and when it is time, I promise I will find my way home.The Wild Robot · 2024
find your way
to discover the right route (to a place)
47 movies - Ma was in a hurry to go boing up to heaven,Room · 2015
in a hurry
very quickly or more quickly than usual
49 movies - - This doesn't make sense. - I told you.Guess Who's Coming to Dinner · 1967
i told you
informalused to remind someone of a fact, explanation, promise, or refusal you have already stated
207 movies - Yeah, that’s going to make money.Barbie · 2023
make money
to earn a lot of money; to make a profit
43 movies - You find someone you want to take advantage of...Unbreakable · 2000
take advantage of
to make use of sb / sth in a way that is unfair or dishonest
43 movies - - How'd you do that? - Well, believe it or not, I...Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood · 2019
believe it or not
informalused to introduce information that is true but that may surprise people
24 movies - Either way, you killed too many innocent peopleMission: Impossible - Rogue Nation · 2015
either way
used to say that it does not matter which one of two possibilities happens, is chosen or is true
35 movies - Aim high. Overshoot rather than under.Cleopatra · 1963
rather than
instead of sb / sth
44 movies - I didn't do it on purpose, you idiot.Tucker and Dale vs. Evil · 2010
on purpose
not by accident; deliberately
41 movies - Okay, all right. Have a nice day.Airplane! · 1980
have a nice day
American · informala friendly way of saying goodbye, especially to customers
30 movies - I get invited on the talk-show circuit now and then.Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 · 2013
now and again
from time to time; occasionally
46 movies - We must join forces, or else forever be their slaves.Transformers: Age of Extinction · 2014
or else
informalused to threaten or warn sb
45 movies - And one freight every other night? Yes.Atlas Shrugged: Part I · 2011
every other
all the remaining people or things of that kind, besides the one already mentioned
38 movies - My vizier is correct. As usual.Aquaman · 2018
as usual
in the same way as what happens most of the time or in most cases
49 movies - He won't give it to me, and he says there's no chance.The Godfather · 1972
no chance
informalthere is no possibility
40 movies - We were arguing back and forth.The Thin Blue Line · 1988
back and forth
from one place to another and back again repeatedly
38 movies - Quite a lot of casualties, sir.Monty Python's The Meaning of Life · 1983
quite a lot
a large number or amount of sth
40 movies - Like I said, thank you, but he's not for sale.Paulie · 1998
for sale
available to be bought, especially from the owner
27 movies - Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams.The Secret Life of Walter Mitty · 2013
nothing but
only; no more / less than
161 movies - Hell, you probably gave me the Darkhold to begin with...Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness · 2022
to begin with
at first
32 movies - - Bless you, Harry, half a crown! - Don't mention it.Night and the City · 1950
bless you
used to show that you are pleased with sb, especially because of sth they have done
43 movies - You just wanted to make fun of me.Joker · 2019
make fun of
to laugh at sb / sth or make other people laugh at them, usually in an unkind way
33 movies - And for twice the price, thanks to you.Ant-Man · 2015
thanks to
ironicused to say that sth has happened because of sb / sth
30 movies - What's really going to bake your noodle later on is ...The Matrix · 1999
later on
informalat a time in the future; after the time you are talking about
36 movies - Out of the question, I'm afraid.The Prestige · 2006
out of the question
impossible or not allowed and therefore not worth discussing
22 movies - It just plays in Riley's head over and over again.Inside Out · 2015
over and over
many times; repeatedly
24 movies - Oh, no, this is really going too far.Monty Python's The Meaning of Life · 1983
go too far
to behave in an extreme way that is not acceptable
25 movies - Sure thing. This way, just past Graham Cracker Castle.Inside Out · 2015
sure thing
American · informalused to say'yes' to a suggestion or request
29 movies - You think this is a fuckin' costume? This is a way of life!The Return of the Living Dead · 1985
a way of life
the typical pattern of behaviour of a person or group
18 movies - And they're silly, too, and snobbish at times.Downton Abbey · 2019
at times
sometimes
32 movies - And the weather is more and more unpredictable.David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet · 2020
more and more
continuing to become larger in number or amount
32 movies - Before you begin, I must ask that you pay in advance.A Charlie Brown Christmas · 1965
in advance
before the time that is expected; before sth happens
26 movies - A commercial for how normal we are when we're anything but.American Beauty · 1999
anything but
definitely not
40 movies - and just sat in a chair all by himself all night long.Zodiac · 2007
by himself
alone; without anyone else
30 movies - - No kidding. How come? - How the hell do I know?The Return of the Living Dead · 1985
how come
used to say you do not understand how sth can happen and would like an explanation
32 movies - - Are you quite finished with us? - For the time being.Casablanca · 1943
for the time being
for a short period of time but not permanently
20 movies - - so give me a break. - Turn it off, now.Knives Out · 2019
give a break
informalto give sb a chance; to not judge sb too severely
45 movies - Well, he might just as well have pulled Dave's cock off.The Gentlemen · 2020
could just as well
used to say that you / sb would have been in the same position if you had done sth else, because you got little benefit or enjoyment from what you did do
4 movies - Yeah, man, it'll be a piece of cake.Juice · 1992
a piece of cake
informala thing that is very easy to do
19 movies - A year and a half, more or less.Once Upon a Time in America · 1984
more or less
almost
29 movies - Then at the last minute, surprise! Look who's a daddy.Zero Effect · 1998
the last minute
the latest possible time before an important event
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