Phrases · how movies really say it
Slang158
The flavour of real dialogue — casual, emotional, never in textbooks.
- Hey, okay, ease up. Just chill out, dude. Just relax, man. God.This Is the End · 2013
chill out
informalto spend time relaxing; to relax and stop feeling angry or nervous about sth
11 movies - Nobody wanted to brush you off. Save it. I'm telling this.Double Indemnity · 1944
save it
A sharp way of telling someone to stop an excuse, explanation, thanks, or compliment because you do not want to hear it.
31 movies - Jesus Christ! That thing's real!?The Matrix · 1999
jesus christ
An exclamation of shock, disbelief, anger, fear, or exasperation.
152 movies - Whatever happens, I got your back you got mine, OK?Far Cry · 2008
i got your back
I will support and protect you, and stay on your side if you need help or get into trouble.
14 movies - I hear you, I'm on it. Thank you.Boiling Point · 2021
i'm on it
Said in reply to a request or problem, to mean you will deal with it right away.
23 movies - - No kidding. How come? - How the hell do I know?The Return of the Living Dead · 1985
no kidding
used to emphasize that sth is true or that you agree with sth that sb has just said
34 movies - Dream on. Let her go.Far Cry · 2008
dream on
informalyou say dream on to tell sb that an idea is not practical or likely to happen
3 movies - Get the fuck away, man. Go on. Beat it.Do the Right Thing · 1989
beat it
to go away immediately
43 movies - Holy shit! You got him! (SCREAMING)The Grand Budapest Hotel · 2014
holy shit
An exclamation of shock, surprise, amazement, or alarm.
99 movies - I'm still hard so just give me a sec.The Wolf of Wall Street · 2013
give me a sec
Ask someone to wait briefly while you finish something or get ready.
4 movies - Sit your ass down. No. Sit down. Shut your mouth.American History X · 1998
shut your mouth
a rude way of telling sb to be quiet or stop talking
32 movies - So, it's definitely worth a shot.Everest · 2015
worth a shot
Worth trying, even if success is uncertain or the attempt may fail.
4 movies - Move. Move it.The Suicide Squad · 2021
move it
A sharp command telling someone to hurry up and get moving.
101 movies - the spilling of coffee on ourselves in the race to kiss ass.Swimming with Sharks · 1994
kiss arse
tabooto be very nice to sb in order to persuade them to help you or to give you sth
23 movies - You are a pariah. Lethal protection, my ass.Venom: Let There Be Carnage · 2021
my ass
used rudely to call a claim nonsense
72 movies - - I want my money back. - Not a chance.Gladiator · 2000
not a chance
An emphatic way to say something is impossible, or to refuse a request flatly.
15 movies - Look at that bird go. Wait up, you overgrown chicken.Up · 2009
wait up
Americanused to ask sb to stop or go more slowly so that you can join them
37 movies - Oh, for heaven's sake, just bring her to me.Cruella · 2021
for heaven's sake
used to emphasize that it is important to do sth or when you are annoyed about sth
22 movies - Just one sec, sorry. Just be a second, yeah.A Star Is Born · 2018
one sec
A quick request to wait or pause for a moment while the speaker finishes something, turns away, or gets ready.
14 movies - Get out of my face, Michael. Let's go.Arthur the King · 2024
get out of my face
A rude way to tell someone to back off, stop crowding you, or stop bothering or pressuring you.
7 movies - God damn it! How about cleaning up after your dog?I Love You, Man · 2009
god damn it
An outburst of anger, frustration, or annoyance when something goes wrong, gets in the way, or has already gone too far.
60 movies - Here you go. It's on the house.My Fellow Americans · 1996
it's on the house
Said by a bar, restaurant, or other business to mean the item or service is free; the establishment is paying.
5 movies - You said it, mister. I gotta run.There's Something About Mary · 1998
i gotta run
Say you have to leave now, usually to end a conversation and go.
7 movies - - How you been, Ike? - Good. How you been?Manhattan · 1979
how you been
A casual greeting that asks how someone has been getting on since you last saw them.
11 movies - God, he went nuts! He couldn't handle the loss.American Psycho II: All American Girl · 2002
go nuts
13 movies - Any last words, Fredricksen? Come on! Spit it out!Up · 2009
spit it out
informalusually used in orders to tell sb to say sth when they seem frightened or unwilling to speak
12 movies - My dad wasn't all bad. He just, you know, had no clue.SLC Punk · 1998
no clue
To have no idea about something; to be completely unaware or not understand at all.
7 movies - Hold your horses. We're leaving.Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood · 2019
hold your horses
informalused to tell sb that they should wait a moment and not be so excited that they take action without thinking about it first
13 movies - They're going to get through it. Don't freak out.The Dawn Wall · 2017
don't freak out
Used to tell someone to stay calm and not panic, get scared, or become very upset.
6 movies - We've got to keep it together, okay?Jumanji: The Next Level · 2019
keep it together
Stay calm and in control of your emotions; don't panic, lose control, or fall apart.
5 movies - What about you, fella?Apocalypse Now · 1979
get off my back
Stop nagging, criticizing, or pressuring someone; leave them alone.
6 movies - - She says that you were hitting on her. - What?Orphan · 2009
hit on
Americanto start talking to sb to show them that you are sexually attracted to them
10 movies - - I'll be damned. Forrest? - Sir, why are you running?Forrest Gump · 1994
i'll be damned
informal · old-fashionedused to show that you are very surprised about sth
10 movies - Scotch on the rocks.Who Framed Roger Rabbit · 1988
on the rocks
served with pieces of ice but no water
11 movies - - Jimmy Conway. - Now you're talking.Once Upon a Time in America · 1984
now you're talking
informalused when you like what sb has suggested very much
9 movies - Huh? Screw him. Screw both of you.The Ultimate Gift · 2007
screw him
tabooan offensive way of showing that you are annoyed or do not care about sb / sth
5 movies - Tough luck, Yeager. We all have family.Transformers: Age of Extinction · 2014
tough luck
ironicused to show that you do not feel sorry for sb who has a problem
8 movies - Don't worry about it. I couldn't care less.Jojo Rabbit · 2019
i couldn't care less
To be completely indifferent and not care about something at all.
3 movies - Come on, Christmas. Bring it, baby.The Expendables · 2010
bring it
A challenge telling someone to attack, compete, or show what they can do.
23 movies - - You and him and Rudy Vallee. - Well, fat chance.Some Like It Hot · 1959
fat chance
used for saying that you do not believe sth is likely to happen
5 movies - Hands down, best fish taco I've ever had in my life.I Love You, Man · 2009
hands down
informaleasily and without any doubt
6 movies - Ernie, get your ass over here at the door.The Return of the Living Dead · 1985
get your ass over here
Americana rude way of telling sb to come here, etc.
10 movies - I ain't jerking off to none of your pictures again."Dave Chappelle: The Closer · 2021
jerk off
tabooto masturbate
27 movies - I worked my arse off, yeah, for this.The Selfish Giant · 2013
work your arse off
tabooto work very hard
1 movies - Those who want to stack dog food, knock yourselves out.The Mist · 2007
knock yourself out
Used to tell someone they may go ahead and do something freely, often casually or with mild indifference (be my guest).
15 movies - - What did you do with her? - Search me, when I come to...His Girl Friday · 1940
search me
informalused to emphasize that you do not know the answer to sb's question
4 movies - That's the spirit! We'll start tomorrow!The Sword in the Stone · 1963
that's the spirit
An exclamation that praises or encourages someone for showing the right attitude, willingness, cheerfulness, or determination.
14 movies - Man up now. Man up, niggah.Training Day · 2001
man up
to start being brave or strong in order to deal with a difficult situation
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