Expressions originating in films

[Dr Jekyll]

Or were obscure before the film but the film popularised them.


'The dark side' Star Wars

'Bunny boiler' Fatal attraction

'We are toast' Ghostbusters

'Snowflake' (as in person who thinks they are fragile and unique) Fight club

'Turn it up to eleven' We all know that one.

'Bucket list'. Bucket list.

Any more?

[ClaphamGT3]

The full monty

[langtounlad]

You can't handle the truth!

[Eric Mc]

I'll be back

(Although it does mimic to some extent General MacArthur's famous remark during World War 2 - "I shall return").

[Nimby]

Perfect storm.

[willy wombat]

Make my day.

[willy wombat]

Make my day.

[Higgs boson]

That'll be the day!

[FourWheelDrift]

I feel the need, the need for speed.

[Dr Jekyll]

Do you feel lucky?

[av185]

'Y'all know me'. Jaws 1.

'Stop giving me all those negative wave's.' Kelly's heroes.

[markiii]

Nuke it from orbit

[Fermit and Sexy Sarah]

There's no place like home.

[Mr Pointy]

"You're going to need a bigger boat"

[baconsarney]

Houston, we have a problem

Come with me if you want to live

I am here to chew bubble gum and kick arse, and I’m all outa bubble gum

[Wacky Racer]

"Ah! Snorkers, Good O" The Cruel sea

"I think I'll order kidneys 'cos I left mine out on the road" Easy Rider

[deadslow]

Porsche, there is no substitute

[baconsarney]

Talk to me Goose

[yanyan]

"Do you want me to lube up or go in dry?"

[eccles]

Many quoted here were sayings before the films that made them famous!