Explore Movie Vocabulary
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One for the Money
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is One for the Money in English?
One for the Money: 64.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,349.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.4% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- cop (B2): 23 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a police officer.
Subtitle example:
'Cause number one, I'm a cop. You know what happens to cops in jail?
- hell (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
Hell. - Here she comes.
- naked (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I was born naked, I'm gonna die naked,
- truck (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A large road vehicle used to carry goods.
Subtitle example:
What, do you think you own the place? Stupid truck.
- alpha (C1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Jimmy Alpha, proprietor. Single, Libra. How can I be of help?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Cop Out: 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than One for the Money).
- National Security: 14.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than One for the Money).
- Drive Angry: 14.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than One for the Money).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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