Phrases · how movies really say it
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Fixed expressions you can't guess from the words — one clip and they stick.
- The next wave is gonna hit any minute.Avengers: Age of Ultron · 2015
any minute
very soon
54 movies - I'd be out in the middle of nowhere, sitting on my ukulele.Some Like It Hot · 1959
the middle of nowhere
informala place that is a long way from other buildings, towns, etc.
14 movies - It's going to get worse than that, hang in there.Dave Chappelle: The Closer · 2021
hang in there
informalto remain determined to succeed even when a situation is difficult
27 movies - It's only for four days. I'll be back Monday at the latest.Double Indemnity · 1944
at the latest
no later than the time or the date mentioned
7 movies - It's cheap capital. It's not the worst idea in the world.Too Big to Fail · 2011
in the world
used to emphasize what you are saying
241 movies - There we are, that's better.Monty Python's The Meaning of Life · 1983
that's better
Used to accept a correction, rewording, or chosen alternative as the more accurate or preferable one.
61 movies - I'm sorry. I must've locked it by accident.American Beauty · 1999
by accident
in a way that is not planned or organized
22 movies - God, you're not much of a detective, are you?Knives Out · 2019
not much of a
not a good…
27 movies - - It's that Martino kid, the impressionist. - He's a pain in the neck.The King of Comedy · 1982
a pain in the neck
informala person or thing that is very annoying
27 movies - Good evening. Madam, ravishing as always.Cruella · 2021
as always
as usually happens or is expected
43 movies - Once upon a time, in a far away land calledIn the Heights · 2021
once upon a time
used, especially at the beginning of stories, to mean'a long time in the past'
18 movies - Well, we might as well do the town.Saboteur · 1942
may as well do
Used with as to say that one action is just as reasonable, hard, or pointless as another.
6 movies - Oh, no, I'll handle that. You two should catch up.Mission: Impossible - Fallout · 2018
be on the go
informalto be very active and busy
31 movies - Well, after all this, I finally got the message.The Wolf of Wall Street · 2013
get the message
informalto understand what sb is trying to tell you indirectly
22 movies - You take a chance either way. I leave it to you.The Matrix · 1999
take a chance
to decide to do sth, knowing that it might be the wrong choice
22 movies - See, that is beside the point. I am doing good writing!Can You Ever Forgive Me? · 2018
be beside the point
to not be important or closely related to the main thing you are talking about
4 movies - Yeah, well, two bright parents. I mean, what do you expect?Mighty Aphrodite · 1995
what do you expect
informalused to tell sb not to be surprised by sth
26 movies - I don't believe it. How could you?The Grand Budapest Hotel · 2014
how can you
informalAsking in what way it is possible, or by what means someone is able, to do or know something.
18 movies - I didn't tell 'em shit! You got it wrong.Juice · 1992
get wrong
to make a mistake with sth
44 movies - She turned her back on her people. On her blood.Black Widow · 2021
turn your back on
to reject sb / sth that you have previously been connected with
32 movies - I think you're on the right track.Some Like It Hot · 1959
on the right track
thinking or behaving in the right / wrong way
2 movies - - Pupkin. Sorry. - You'll get it right one of these days.The King of Comedy · 1982
one of these days
before a long time has passed
29 movies - I m not working with this guy I ve been there done thatFast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw · 2019
been there done that
informalused to show that you think a place or an activity is not very interesting or impressive because you have already experienced it
1 movies - If I were in your shoes I would not be ogling the naked woman but the horseThe Lobster · 2015
if i were in your shoes
used to introduce a piece of advice you are giving to sb
1 movies - Then you can look me in the eye and tell me you're sorry.The Dark Knight · 2008
look in the eye
to look straight at sb without feeling embarrassed or ashamed
25 movies - All right, perhaps she's not everyone's cup of tea, but...Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made · 2021
not cup of tea
informalnot what sb likes or is interested in
1 movies - No? Okay, all right. I hear you loud and clear.Aladdin · 2019
loud and clear
in a way that is very easy to understand
22 movies - The people will be starving in two years.Gladiator · 2000
be starving
informalto feel very hungry
4 movies - Who are in favour that we replace the tyres by the cones?Senna · 2010
in favour
if you are in favour of sb / sth, you support and agree with them / it
5 movies - Everything's gonna change the moment you walk out that door.Game Change · 2012
the moment
At the present time, or just for now
184 movies - Couldn't even say it to my face, could you?Uncle Frank · 2020
to face
to accept and deal with a difficult situation, an unpleasant fact, or a person you would rather avoid
31 movies - My wife's expecting a child, and..."Suddenly, Last Summer · 1959
be expecting a baby
informalto be pregnant
2 movies - Well, this is just off the top of my head, but, uh...12 Angry Men · 1957
off the top of your head
informaljust guessing or using your memory, without taking time to think carefully or check the facts
2 movies - It was just one of those days, Helen.The World According to Garp · 1982
one of those days
informala day when there are a lot of mistakes and a lot of things go wrong
2 movies - It's my fault.Luca · 2021
be hard on
to be difficult for or unfair to sb / sth
29 movies - Good fellows, on the whole. Did their best, you know.The Third Man · 1949
on the whole
considering everything; in general
17 movies - Dominican Republic's gonna blow your mind.In the Heights · 2021
blow your mind
informalto produce a very strong pleasant or shocking feeling
12 movies - I would rather have nothing. Remain what I am at heart.Cleopatra · 1963
at heart
used to say what sb is really like even though they may seem to be sth different
13 movies - Atlanta. Don't ask me why. I made this for you.Auto Focus · 2002
don't ask me
informalif you say don't ask me, you mean that you do not know the answer to a question and are annoyed you have been asked
36 movies - We'll get to the bottom of this, Vers.Captain Marvel · 2019
get to the bottom of
to find out the real cause of sth, especially sth unpleasant
19 movies - You will have the greatest time of your life.Husbands and Wives · 1992
have the time of your life
informalto enjoy yourself very much
10 movies - It's about time, too, you deserve a bit of luck.Beautiful Thing · 1996
about time
used to say that sth should have happened before now
34 movies - It's no use. I have no sense of rhythm.Hello, Dolly! · 1969
it's no use
used to say that there is no point in doing sth because it will not be successful or have a good result
15 movies - Found that out the hard way at a birthday party.The Way Way Back · 2013
the hard way
by having an unpleasant experience or by making mistakes
14 movies - - Oh. It's a pleasure to meet you. Patrick. - Same here.There's Something About Mary · 1998
same here
used to say that sth is also true of you
14 movies - Get this. Two months ago, from jail.Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare · 2010
get this
American · informalused to say that you are going to tell sb sth that they will find surprising or interesting
142 movies - Then I began to lose my temper.The Letter · 1940
lose your temper
to fail / manage to control your anger
15 movies - No, that's absurd, not to mention, unspeakably boring.Bohemian Rhapsody · 2018
not to mention
used to introduce extra information and emphasize what you are saying
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