Phrases · how movies really say it
Proverbs61
Sayings native speakers grow up with.
- No time like the present, I guess.We Are Marshall · 2006
no time like the present
now is the best time to do sth, not in the future
1 movies - The exception that proves the rule.Knives Out · 2019
the exception that proves the rule
people say that sth is the exception that proves the rule when they are stating sth that seems to be different from the normal situation, but they mean that the normal situation remains true in general
1 movies - The writing is on the wall there.Too Big to Fail · 2011
the writing is on the wall
used when you are describing a situation in which there are signs that sth is going to have problems or that it is going to be a failure
1 movies - Money talks and bullshit takes the bus.The Wolf of Wall Street · 2013
money talks
people who have a lot of money have more power and influence than others
3 movies - You ever heard the sayin', "any port in a storm"?Good Will Hunting · 1997
any port in a storm
if you are in great trouble, you take any help that is offered
1 movies - You live to fight another day, officer.The Dark Knight · 2008
live to fight another day
used to say that although you have failed or had a bad experience, you will continue
1 movies - One good turn deserves another. Want to come with me? I've got wine.National Theatre Live: Frankenstein · 2011
one good turn deserves another
you should help sb who has helped you
1 movies - - Out of the mouths of babes. - Hi, babe.His Girl Friday · 1940
out of the mouths of babes
used when a small child has just said sth that seems very wise or clever
1 movies - But I say, you can't keep a good man down.Some Like It Hot · 1959
you can't keep a good man down
a person who is determined or wants sth very much will succeed
1 movies - Well, share and share alike, I always say!Lifeboat · 1944
share and share alike
used to say that everyone should share things equally and in a fair way
1 movies - Never the twain shall meet.Raising Arizona · 1987
never the twain shall meet
used to say that two things are so different that they cannot exist together
1 movies - Well, down the hatch, as we say at sea.Some Like It Hot · 1959
down the hatch
informalused before drinking sth, especially to express good wishes before drinking alcohol
6 movies - I read in a book once that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but I was never able to believe it.Anne of Green Gables · 1985
a rose by any other name would smell as sweet
what is important is what people or things are, not what they are called
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