Once I was having dinner with a bunch of Brits. When Martini was served, one guy said a few words that rang a bell around the table, something like: “shaken but not stirred”. A girl next to me kindly explained to me that was from James Bond, the royal agent, who always said that when asking for a drink. My question is this: are there any other phrases or text that have gained such popularity as 'shaken but not stirred' throughout English film lines? Thank you very much.
Guo Jian, China
Watching films is, of course, a great way to learn English.
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But did you know that some lines in the movies have become so well-known that they have entered the everyday speech of English speakers?
A survey conducted by the website myfilms.com asked people what their favourite film lines were. Here are their findings:
1. "I'll be back." The Terminator
2. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." Gone With The Wind
3. "Beam me up, Scotty." Star Trek
Arnie... "I'll be back."
4. "May the force be with you." Star Wars
5. "Life is like a box of chocolates." Forrest Gump
6. "You talking to me?" Taxi Driver
7. "Show me the money." Jerry Maguire
8. "Do you feel lucky, punk?" Dirty Harry
9. "Here's looking at you, kid." Casablanca
10. "Nobody puts Baby in the corner." Dirty Dancing
Do you have any other favourite film lines in English? Let us know.
If you have any questions about the English language, please email us at questions.chinaelt@bbc.co.uk or use the form below.
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