The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

2008

The Dark Knight sees Batman face his greatest test as the Joker, a criminal mastermind bent on chaos, plunges Gotham into anarchy and forces the city's protectors to question how far they'll go. For English learners, the draw is contrast: the Joker's unpredictable, menacing speeches sit alongside the measured, formal tone of characters like Harvey Dent and Commissioner Gordon, giving you a rich mix of registers to absorb. It's an accessible way to hear how English shifts depending on who's speaking and what's at stake.

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Let's do this

An enthusiastic invitation to begin an activity.

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Two and two

The result of adding the numbers two and two, often used idiomatically to indicate something obvious.

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Every guy gets a share

Each male receives a portion of something.

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Think, think, think

To have a particular opinion or belief about something.

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People they know

Individuals that someone is familiar with or has a relationship with.

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Make-up

B1

to put powder, lipstick, etc. on your/somebody’s face to make it more attractive or to prepare for an appearance in the theatre, on television, etc.

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Makeup

B1

Cosmetic products applied to the face to enhance beauty.

Yeah yeah right

A casual phrase indicating agreement, often with implied sarcasm or disbelief.

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To scare people

To cause fear or anxiety in someone.

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Hands up heads down

An instruction for participants to raise their hands and then lower their heads, often for fun.

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Let's go here

An invitation to go to a particular place together.

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I'm making a withdrawal here

The act of taking money out from a bank account.

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You and, uh... and me

A casual phrase to refer to both the speaker and the listener.

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Heads

The uppermost part of the body, typically containing the face and brain.

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Dive

B2

to jump into water with your head and arms going in first

Take me with you

Request for someone to include you in their journey.

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Is there a problem

A question to check if there is an issue or difficulty.

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Don't hurt me

A plea requesting someone not to inflict pain or distress.

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I’m done

Indicates that a person has completed a task or is finished with something.

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Is it a problem

A question inquiring whether an issue exists.

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Hold on

To wait for a short time.

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Stay on the ground

To remain in a specified place without movement.

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Nobody make a move

An imperative phrase telling everyone to remain still or not act.

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You are what you do

Your true identity is revealed by your actions and behavior.

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What's your count

A casual way to ask someone how many items or instances they have.

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Where did you learn to count

A question inquiring about the location where someone acquired counting skills.

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What kind of thing is that

A question used to ask about the type or nature of an object.

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What kind of bank does that

A question asking about the specific type of bank that performs a certain function.

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Mob

C1

a large crowd of people, especially one that may become violent or cause trouble

Should I guess

To take an educated or uninformed guess about something.

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Alarm

B1

a loud noise or a signal that warns people of danger or of a problem

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Where's the alarm guy

A technician who installs or fixes alarm systems.

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The right guy

A person who is perfect for a specific role or situation.

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I should take him out

To bring someone to a place for enjoyment or entertainment.

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No one told me

An expression indicating a lack of information received from others.

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One less share

Fewer shares of stock or ownership in something.

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What no

A reaction expressing shock or disbelief at a statement or situation.

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If that's a joke

A phrase questioning the seriousness of a statement.

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You bet I would

An affirmation or agreement to do something.

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Joking

The act of saying something funny or telling a joke.

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Driver

A1

a person who drives a vehicle

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A lot of drive

A strong motivation or determination to achieve something.

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That's not a lot

It means that the amount of something is small or insufficient.

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You think you're smart huh

A phrase that questions someone's intelligence, often in a teasing manner.

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You think you're smart

A phrase used to challenge someone's confidence in their intelligence.

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Hiring

The act of employing someone for a job.

You the guy

A questioning phrase to identify the man in a particular context.

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The guy that hired youse

A casual way to refer to the man who employed you.

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Criminals

People who commit illegal acts or crimes.

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Honor

B2

great respect for somebody

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Respect

B1

a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements

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What do you do

A common question to ask someone about their job or activities.

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What do you believe in huh

A casual question asking someone about their beliefs or values.

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I believe in you

To have confidence in someone's abilities or potential.

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What do you believe in

A question that asks about someone's convictions or values.

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I believe

To accept something as true or real.

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Stranger

B1

a person that you do not know

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To clean up the city

To remove dirt and rubbish from urban areas.

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What are we doing

A phrase used to ask about the current activity or plan.

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Batman

A fictional superhero who fights crime and protects Gotham City.

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