The Incredibles

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plaintiff

The plaintiff, Oliver Sansweet, who was foiled in his attempted suicide by Mr. Incredible, has filed suit against the famed superhero in Superior Court.

foil

Our love was foiled by myself Now like a worm in the soil so well

open the floodgates

Incredible's court losses cost the government millions. And opened the flood gates for dozens of superhero lawsuits the world over.

thumbtack

[BERNIE] He's a disruptive influence and he openly mocks me in front of the class. [DASH] He says. [BERNIE] Look, I know it's you! He puts thumbtacks on my stool. [HELEN] You saw him do this? [BERNIE] Well...not really. No. Actually, not.

epitaph

So now I'm in deep trouble. I mean, one more jolt of this death ray and I'm an epitaph. Somehow I managed to find cover and what does Baron Von Ruthless do?

blow your cover

[HELEN] Is this rubble? [BOB] [with mouth full] It was just a little workout. Just to stay loose. [HELEN] You know how I feel about that, Bob. Darn you! We can't blow cover again! [BOB] The building was coming down anyway. [HELEN] What?! You-

unsound

HELEN What?! You knocked down a building?! BOB It was on fire. Structurally unsound. It was coming down anyway.

mesh

...is like an enormous clo--yes. Precisely. It only works if all the little cogs mesh together. Now, a clock needs to be cleaned, well-lubricated and wound tight. The best clocks have jewel movements, cogs that fit, that cooperate by design...

rest assured

Hello, Mr. Incredible. Yes, we know who you are. Rest assured, your secret is safe with us. My name is Mirage. We have something in common. According to the government, neither of us exist. Please pay attention, as this message is classified an-

all-clear

Surprising. We must bring him back. Sound the all-clear, and invite him to dinner.[The villain]

brief

BOB (MR. INCREDIBLE) Thanks. Nice to be back, Mirage. MIRAGE You'll be briefed on your assignment in the conference room at two. D Wing, room A-113.

that ship has sailed

SYNDROME My name is not Buddy! And it's not lncrediBoy either! That ship has sailed. All I wanted was to help you. I only wanted to help! And what did you say to me?

underground

HELEN What do I think? Bob is retired! I'm retired! Our family is underground. You helped my husband resume secret hero work behind my back?!

short notice

HELEN Who was that, honey? The, uh, office? BOB Another conference. Short notice, but you know...duty calls. [nervous laugh]

geek out

You sir, truly are ''Mr. lncredible''! You know, I was right to idolize you. I always knew you were tough, but tricking the probe by hiding under the bones of another super? Oh, man! I'm still geeking out about it! [sighs]

force field

HELEN (ELASTIGIRL) Friendlies at two-zero miles south-southwest of your position. Angels 10. Track east. Disengage! [to Violet] Vi! You have to put a force field around the plane.

get a grip

VIOLET It blew up! DASH We survived but we're dead! HELEN (ELASTIGIRL) Stop it! We are not gonna die! Now both of you will get a grip. Or so help me I will ground you for a month! Understand?

call his bluff

MIRAGE And disregarding it is not strength. SYNDROME I called his bluff, sweetheart, that's all. I knew he wouldn't have it in him to actually...

stow away

HELEN (ELASTIGIRL) I didn't bring 'em, they stowed away. And I don't think you're not striking the proper tone here!

pick a fight

HELEN (ELASTIGIRL) You didn't want me to worry? And now we're running for our lives through some godforsaken jungle! BOB (MR. INCREDIBLE) You keep trying to pick a fight, but I'm still just happy you're alive.

hangar

HELEN (ELASTIGIRL) I saw an aircraft hangar on my way in. Straight ahead, I think.

hunk

MAN The supers have returned! WOMAN Is that Fironic? MAN Fironic? WOMAN No, Fironic has a different outfit. SYNDROME All right, stand back. Someone needs to teach this hunk of metal a lesson..! HA HAH

hanky

We've frozen all of Syndrome's assets. lf he even sneezes, we'll be there with a hanky and a pair of handcuffs. The people of this country are indebted to you.

snag

We ran into a snag while trying to finish the project on time.

snag (v)

Hey, mom! That was sweet when you snagged that bad guy with your arm and kinda whiplashed him into the other guy. It was so sweet! ...aced those guys that tried to kill us! That was the best vacation ever! I love our family.

whiplash

sidekick

Shh. The baby is sleeping. You took away my future. I'm simply returning the favor. Oh, don't worry, I'll be a good mentor. Supportive, encouraging. Everything you weren't. And in time, who knows, he might make a good sidekick. Ha ha!

cheerleader

Do we have to have cheerleaders at the track meet? I mean, what is that all about?

track meet

Do we have to have cheerleaders at the track meet? I mean, what is that all about?

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