Phrases · how movies really say it
Slang158
The flavour of real dialogue — casual, emotional, never in textbooks.
- - What do you think I am? - On that subject, my lips are sealed.Suddenly, Last Summer · 1959
my lips are sealed
used to say that you will not repeat sb's secret to other people
1 movies - Well, tough. I called it.X-Men: First Class · 2011
called it
to give something a name, or to refer to it as a particular thing
11 movies - - Okay, let's roll. - All right, folks, it's over. Go home.There's Something About Mary · 1998
let's roll
American · informalused to suggest to a group of people that you should all start doing sth or going somewhere
14 movies - - I got your favorite. - Oh, hell no.Arthur the King · 2024
hell no
An emphatic no: a strong refusal, denial, or rejection, often with shock or disbelief.
12 movies - -Isn't that illegal? -Hell yeah, we're going to leak it.Don't Look Up · 2021
hell yeah
An informal exclamation of enthusiastic agreement or excitement, like a strong spoken “yes.”
10 movies - You're wasting your time. You ought to wrap it up.12 Angry Men · 1957
wrap it up
To finish something quickly and bring it to a close, often as a nudge to stop talking or get on with the ending.
11 movies - -So, what is it gonna be? -Okay.Once Upon a Time in America · 1984
what's it gonna be
A prompt pressing someone to choose now or say which option they will take.
12 movies - God is listening? What a crock of shit.Forrest Gump · 1994
a crock of shit
American · taboosomething that is not true
5 movies - Catch you later, Chang. We got a schedule to keep.Tremors · 1990
catch you later
A casual goodbye meaning you will see the person again at a later time.
9 movies - What is this, your first day on the job or something?Swimming with Sharks · 1994
on the job
Britishwhile doing a particular job
28 movies - Hey, Chisold, get a load of this.Who Framed Roger Rabbit · 1988
get a load of this
Tell someone to look at or listen to something surprising, impressive, funny, or ridiculous.
10 movies - Get us in touch with the boat. Copy that.Top Gun: Maverick · 2022
copy that
Said to confirm that you heard and understood a message, often that you will do what was asked.
30 movies - Yeah, well, l was. . . Why don't we just make a run for it?Tremors · 1990
make a run for it
To flee or dash off quickly, usually to get away from danger or reach safety.
13 movies - You know the drill, then. Zip it. Of course.The Grand Budapest Hotel · 2014
zip it
Tell someone to stop talking or keep quiet.
6 movies - I mean, what's it all about? Beats me.Monty Python's The Meaning of Life · 1983
beats me
Used in conversation to say you do not know the answer or cannot explain something.
9 movies - You're pulling a fast one, huh?Sons of the Desert · 1933
pull a fast one
to trick sb
1 movies - This is nuts.A Goofy Movie · 1995
this is nuts
An exclamation that a situation is crazy, absurd, unbelievable, or wildly overwhelming.
7 movies - Cross my heart. Paradise.The Bounty · 1984
cross my heart
used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or will do what you promise
6 movies - Once you catch a break, you move, you know the drill.Everest · 2015
you know the drill
You already know the usual procedure or what normally happens next in this situation.
7 movies - Now we're talking! Let's go get our stuff from the moving van!Inside Out · 2015
now we're talking
An exclamation that a suggestion, plan, or turn of events is finally the kind of thing one wants or finds exciting.
4 movies - All right, keep your shirt on. Let me read.The Princess Bride · 1987
keep your shirt on
informalused to tell sb not to get angry
6 movies - This is Ellis Wyatt. I'm gone.Atlas Shrugged: Part I · 2011
i'm gone
I am leaving now, or I have already left and am no longer here.
32 movies - Bring it onThe Emperor's New Groove · 2000
bring it on
A spoken challenge showing you are ready for a fight, contest, or whatever someone is about to throw at you.
5 movies - - Unknown if anyone's inside. - Roger that.Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 · 2013
roger that
Said to show you heard and understood a message or instruction, often also that you will do it.
15 movies - All right. Cool it. Cool it. We gotta get Leon.Deuces Wild · 2002
cool it
informalused to tell sb to be calmer and less excited or angry
13 movies - -So take a walk. - Come here, honey.Once Upon a Time in America · 1984
take a walk
to go for a stroll, often outside, for pleasure, fresh air, or a private talk
24 movies - I am just confused. Did you guys get it on or not?American Psycho II: All American Girl · 2002
get it on
Americanto have sex with sb
34 movies - Yeah, we're D Company. We spent the night digging in.1917 · 2019
dig in
used to tell sb to start to eat
7 movies - Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in.X-Men Origins: Wolverine · 2009
look what the cat dragged in
A teasing or mildly sarcastic exclamation used to greet someone who has just shown up, often suggesting they arrived unexpectedly or look a bit the worse for wear.
4 movies - - What are you talking about? - Honest to God.Boiling Point · 2021
honest to god
An emphatic oath meaning “I swear” or “truly,” used to stress that the speaker is sincere or that a statement is true.
8 movies - - I'll show you that my Oliver is upright. - Oh, skip it.Sons of the Desert · 1933
skip it
informalused to tell sb rudely that you do not want to talk about sth or repeat what you have said
5 movies - Oh, come on now. Simmer down.Rear Window · 1954
simmer down
informalto become calm after a period of anger or excitement
5 movies - -Holy crap! -[woman] It's clickbait material.Don't Look Up · 2021
holy crap
An exclamation of surprise, shock, disbelief, or amazement.
11 movies - Nice going, Mr. Norton. You sure carried that ball.Double Indemnity · 1944
nice going
A sarcastic exclamation that someone has just blundered, embarrassed themselves, or made things worse.
11 movies - Okay, spill it. The cowboy, what's the deal?Toy Story 4 · 2019
spill it
Tell me what you know or what is on your mind; come out with the secret, gossip, or explanation.
10 movies - - Quit screwing around. Steer! - Look at you!Fight Club · 1999
screw around
tabooto have sex with a lot of different people
10 movies - A monster! Piss off! Bugger off! Run!National Theatre Live: Frankenstein · 2011
bugger off
British · tabooto go away
9 movies - - What is this? - Up yours.Paulie · 1998
up yours
tabooan offensive way of being rude to sb, for example because they have said sth that makes you angry
6 movies - Here's a fun fact. You know where the term OK comes from?Silver Linings Playbook · 2012
fun fact
A short, interesting piece of trivia, often used in speech to introduce that tidbit.
3 movies - Every summer, that jerk makes my life miserable.Luca · 2021
get in line
Join a queue or take your place in a row of people.
6 movies - then I say, "hey, go apeshit.”Zombieland · 2009
go ape
Americanto become extremely angry or excited
8 movies - I was just yelling at him for blowing smoke in your face.American History X · 1998
blow smoke
American · tabooto try to trick sb or lie to sb, particularly by saying sth is better than it really is
4 movies - Get us out of here Go go go go goSonic the Hedgehog 2 · 2022
go go go
An urgent shout telling people to start, move, leave, or act immediately.
23 movies - Out there in the dark, make a break for it.Key Largo · 1948
make a break for it
to run towards sth in order to try and escape
3 movies - Go back to sleep, the party's over. Show's over.Silver Linings Playbook · 2012
show's over
Telling onlookers the scene or fuss is finished and they should stop watching and leave.
12 movies - Ralph! Quarter alert! Game on!Wreck-It Ralph · 2012
game on
informalused after sth has happened that makes it clear that a contest is not yet decided and anyone could still win
5 movies - You ready to saddle up?Everest · 2015
saddle up
to get ready to leave or start out, as for a trip or a job
4 movies - This way. This way. Keep it moving.War of the Worlds · 2005
keep it moving
Tell people to continue without stopping, lingering, or slowing down, whether they are walking through or carrying on with a task.
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