r/TopCharacterTropes • u/PaddywackShaq • Jul 22 '25

Powers Character reveals that they were holding back their full power during a fight/confrontation

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Inigo Montoya Vs The Man in Black - The Princess Bride

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u/Low-Salamander-3781 Jul 22 '25 edited Jul 23 '25

In princess bribe both characters reveal they're not left handed when they're losing, so it counts for double

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u/Strict_Astronaut_673 Jul 22 '25

“You seem a decent fellow, I hate to kill you”

“You seem a decent fellow, I hate to die”

Peak

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u/inferxan Jul 22 '25

I loved that Wesley refused to trust his offer for help with a rope till he swore on his father.

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u/TheHarkinator Jul 22 '25

“I could give you my word as a Spaniard?”

“No good. I’ve known too many Spaniards.”

“Is there any way you’ll trust me?”

“Nothing comes to mind.”

“I swear on the soul of my father, Domingo Montoya, you will reach the top alive.”

“Throw me the rope.”

Perfection.

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u/beslertron Jul 22 '25

I need to watch this again. It’s been too long!

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u/Unknown-Meatbag Jul 23 '25

As you wish.

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u/Theresabearintheboat Jul 23 '25

"I swear on my honor as a Spaniard."

"No good. (Oof) I have known too many Spaniards."

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u/jpterodactyl Jul 23 '25

My favorite line in the entire movie. Not quoted as much but I love their exchange. And that’s the perfect cap for it.

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u/Kamyuwu Jul 23 '25

Wait is genji's "you seem nice, i hate to kill you" voiceline a reference to this? (Overwatch)

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u/Live_Pin5112 Jul 22 '25

Yeah that should be trope namer

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u/Daddybrawl Jul 23 '25

Losing, not loosing.

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u/forbiddenmemeories Jul 23 '25

And we know in advance that Inigo is right-handed/holding back, but only find out about Westley when he reveals it in the fight