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Hey everyone and welcome back to another deep dive.
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Oh, I like that.
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Into the world of English. Today we’re diving into collocations.
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Collocations, one of my favorite topics.
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Yeah, they’re so important for sounding natural and fluent.
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They really are.
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And I’m so glad to have you here to help us explore them.
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I’m excited to be here.
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So let’s get started with our first set of collocations, shall we? All about inspiration. Sounds good. We have sorts of inspiration, draw inspiration, creative inspiration. Artistic inspiration. Oh,
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and of course, sudden inspiration.
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Yes, that light bulb moment.
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Exactly. And sudden inspiration is so interesting because it emphasizes that unexpected nature of creativity.
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Right. It can hit you at any time.
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Exactly. Like Archimedes in his bathtub.
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Oh, yes.
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You know, that classic eureka moment.
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It’s like the universe just whispers an idea in your ear.
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Exactly.
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All right. So moving on from the creative world to the high seas.
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Ooh. This should be interesting.
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We have collocations using naval. Okay. So we’ve got naval base, naval officer, naval forces.
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Naval vessel.
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Oh, yes. And of course, naval battle.
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Of course. Can’t forget, though.
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For the action movie fans.
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Absolutely.
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So these collocations, they really take us into this world of maritime power, strategy, even history.
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Yeah, they each reveal a different aspect of the Navy, like its structure or its capabilities.
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So if you’re ever reading about a historical naval battle.
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Or maybe even a news report about a current maritime conflict.
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These collocations will definitely come in handy. For sure. Now let’s get a little bit real. Okay. With some collocations using harsh. All right. We’ve got harsh criticism, harsh reality, harsh conditions, harsh punishment.
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Harsh environment.
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And even harsh words.
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Yeah. These collocations are all about expressing severity.
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Yeah. They don’t really have a positive connotation.
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Definitely not.
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And it’s interesting how harsh criticism is specifically about like verbal feedback.
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Right. Whereas harsh reality can apply to, well, pretty much any difficult situation.
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Yeah. It’s like that moment when someone just bursts your bubble.
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With a dose of reality. All right. So we’ve had some intense collocations.
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Maybe we need to relax a bit. I agree. What do you think about some collocations using pine?
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Oh, I love the smell of pine.
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Me too. Especially around the holidays.
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Yes. So we have pine tree, of course. Of course. And a pine forest.
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Pine needle, pine scent.
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Ah, yes, pine scent.
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What about pine cone?
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Oh, yes. We can’t forget those.
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These collocations are so vivid.
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They really are. They actually engage all of our senses.
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You can practically imagine yourself walking through a pine forest.
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Absolutely.
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All right, so moving on. Okay. What about a set of collocations all about focus? Using the word mainly.
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I like that.
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We have mainly used. Mainly focused, mainly responsible.
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Mainly concerned.
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Oh, and mainly produced.
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So many options.
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I know. This word is so useful for emphasizing.
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Like the primary purpose of something.
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Exactly. It’s all about clarity.
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It’s very important in academic and professional writing.
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It is. Instead of saying, I kind of like learning about collocations, I can say.
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I am mainly focused on mastering collocations.
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Exactly. Much clearer, right?
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Absolutely.
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Okay. Now let’s get a little deeper. Right. With collocations that use… Significance.
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Ooh, I like this one.
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We have historical significance.
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Of course, cultural significance.
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Special significance, social significance.
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We also have political significance.
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And let’s not forget symbolic significance.
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These are all about understanding the impact of something.
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Exactly. Whether it’s an event, an object, or an idea.
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And it’s interesting how the significance of something can actually change over time.
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It can. Like a historical event can take on a new meaning as we learn more about it.
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Exactly. It’s really fascinating.
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It is. All right. Are you ready for our next set of collocations?
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Hit me with it.
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They’re all about miracle. Ooh,
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I love this one.
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I know, right? So we have perform a miracle, work a miracle.
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We have miracle worker, miracle cure.
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Modern miracle.
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And believe in miracles.
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So these collocations, they really tap into our fascination with the extraordinary.
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That sense of wonder and awe.
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Exactly. And miracle can really encompass a lot of things.
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It can. It can refer to medical breakthroughs, acts of human kindness, or even events that we just can’t explain.
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You know, it’s a reminder that sometimes the impossible can become possible. Exactly. All right. Let’s add some intensity to our vocabulary.
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Okay. How are we going to do that?
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With collocations that use considerably.
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Oh, I like that. Me too.
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Ah. So we have considerably different. Considerably lower, considerably better.
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Considerably improved, considerably reduced.
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And considerably increased.
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So many choices. It considerably really adds emphasis.
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It does. Like instead of saying my vocabulary is bigger. I can say…
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My vocabulary has considerably expanded.
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Exactly. It just sounds so much more impressive, right?
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Absolutely.
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Okay. Time for another round of our game. Oh,
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I love this game.
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Me too. This time we’re looking for similarities.
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Okay. What’s the word?
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It’s resemblance.
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Oh, right.
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So we have bare resemblance, strong resemblance, striking resemblance.
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Don’t forget physical resemblance.
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And slight resemblance.
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We also have family resemblance.
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It’s like we’re playing spot the difference.
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But for language.
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Exactly. Instead of looking for variations.
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We’re searching for the similarities.
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And sometimes these resemblances.
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They can pop up in the most unexpected places.
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They really can.
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All right, let’s move on. Okay.
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What’s next? How about a set of collocations that use personally?
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Okay.
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I think this word is so interesting because it adds that personal touch.
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Yeah, individual perspective.
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Exactly. So we have personally recommend, personally involved.
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Personally responsible. Personally effective.
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Personally, guarantee.
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And know someone personally.
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Adding personally can sometimes imply a stronger level of commitment.
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Or even a deeper connection.
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Right. It can be really powerful.
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Absolutely.
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Okay, let’s explore a more material world with our next set.
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Okay.
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These collocations all use copper.
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Copper, interesting choice.
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I know, right? We have copper wire, copper mine, copper alloy.
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Don’t forget about copper coin.
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And copper pipe.
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Oh, and copper content.
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I think it’s fascinating how copper has been used in so many different ways.
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It really has. From ancient tools to modern electronics.
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It’s truly a versatile metal. All right, what’s next?
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Let’s go back in time.
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Ooh.
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I like time travel.
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With collocations that use imperial. Oh, I have imperial power, imperial rule, imperial court.
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Imperial army. Imperial palace.
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And imperial authority.
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These collocations definitely have a grand feel to them.
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They do. They transport us to a world of emperors and empires.
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And they can be a little bit intimidating too.
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Yeah, they do carry a sense of history.
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Both positive and negative.
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It’s a reminder that the past can have a lasting impact.
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On the present. Exactly. So what’s our final set of collocations for this part of our deep dive?
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Well, get ready for a whirlwind because they all use the word whip.
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Oh, whip. That’s an interesting one.
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I know, right? It has so many different meanings.
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So let’s hear them.
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We have whip the vote, whip up support, whip into shape.
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Crack the whip.
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Of course.
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Whip cream.
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And even whip the air. I think it’s amazing how whip can convey both physical actions.
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And abstract concepts.
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Yeah, it can be about speed, force, authority.
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It’s such a versatile word.
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All right, time for a little decluttering.
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Oh, I could use some of that.
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Me too. This next set uses unnecessary. We have unnecessary expense, unnecessary delay, unnecessary suffering,
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unnecessary harm, unnecessary burden,
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and unnecessary complication.
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So many unnecessary things.
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I know. But these collocations are actually really important for recognizing.
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What we can eliminate from our lives.
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Exactly. It’s all about simplification.
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Streamlining.
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Sometimes less is more. You got it. All right. Ready for our last set of collocations for this part? I am. They all use the word relieve. Okay. So we have relieve stress. relieve symptoms, relieve pain,
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relieve anxiety, relieve suffering,
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and relieve tension.
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These collocations make me feel relaxed already.
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Me too. They all have that positive connotation of alleviation and improvement. It’s a reminder that we can find ways to improve our well-being. Absolutely. Okay. Last set for this part, I promise.
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Okay. Lay it on me.
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It’s all about those inevitable complaints we have.
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We all have them.
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We do. So we have file a complaint, make a complaint. receive a complaint.
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We also have common complaint and customer complaint.
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And of course, complaint procedure.
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So many complaints. But these collocations are actually very useful.
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They are. They help us to express our dissatisfaction.
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Or even address someone else’s concerns.
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It’s all about effective communication.
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Exactly. All right. I think we’ve covered a lot of ground in this part.
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We have. But there’s so much more to explore.
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Oh, yes. Stay tuned for part two of our collocation deep.
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dive where we’ll uncover even more fascinating word pairings and delve deeper into the nuances of English fluency. We’ll see you there.
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Bye now. All right. Welcome back to our collocation deep dive. Ready for part two?
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Absolutely. I feel like my brain is already bursting with all these new word combinations.
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Uh-huh. Well, then let’s not waste any time. Let’s dive right back in with more collocations.
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That’s good to me.
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How about we revisit the theme of inspiration?
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Yeah, that’s a good one.
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So we have source of inspiration. Draw inspiration, creative inspiration,
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artistic inspiration, of course, sudden inspiration,
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exactly, that’s the one I love,
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that eureka moment. Yeah. Like Archimedes in his bath cup.
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You got it. It’s like those moments when an idea just pops into your head out of nowhere.
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And it can lead to some amazing breakthroughs.
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It really can.
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All right. Let’s shift gears a bit.
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Okay. Where are we going?
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To the high seas with collocations using naval. Ah,
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back to the world of maritime adventures.
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Exactly. So we have naval base, naval officer.
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Naval forces, naval vessel.
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Academy.
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And of course, naval battles.
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Those epic showdowns on the open ocean.
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So much drama.
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These collocations are great for understanding anything related to naval operations.
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From historical battles to current events.
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It’s like having a special language just for the Navy.
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In a way, it is.
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Okay, let’s get a little serious now. Okay,
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I’m ready.
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With collocations using harsh…
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All right, bring on the intensity.
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We have harsh criticism, harsh reality. harsh conditions harsh punishment harsh environment and harsh words so many ways to express severity i know right and sometimes we need those harsh words yeah like when we’re faced with difficult situations exactly it’s about acknowledging those challenges all right well i think we need to lighten the mood a bit now i agree how about some nature inspired collocations sounds perfect using pine oh i love pine me too especially
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the smell so fresh and relaxing all right so we have pine tree
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Pine forest.
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Pine needle.
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Pine scent.
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And pine cone.
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I love how these collocations are so vivid.
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They really paint a picture.
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And engage our senses.
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Smell that fresh pine scent.
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Ah, so good.
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All right, moving on.
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Okay, what’s next?
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How about we talk about focus?
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Ooh, I like that. Clarity is key.
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Exactly. And we can do that with collocations using mainly. Perfect. So we have mainly used, mainly focused, mainly responsible.
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Mainly concerned.
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And mainly produced.
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I love this word because it helps us to emphasize.
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That main point.
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Exactly. No more beating around the bush.
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Straight to the point.
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Okay, let’s explore something a bit deeper.
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Okay, what’s on your mind?
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How about collocations using significance?
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Ooh, this should be interesting.
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I think so too. We have historical significance, cultural significance.
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Special significance, social significance, political significance.
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And symbolic significance.
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So many types of significance.
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I know. And they all help us to understand the impact.
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Of events, objects, even ideas.
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It’s all about recognizing what truly matters.
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And it’s fascinating how significance can change over time. It can.
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Like a historical event might seem more significant today.
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Than it did in the past.
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Because our perspective has changed.
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You got it.
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All right. Ready for a new set of collocations? Hit me with it. They’re all about miracle.
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Ooh, I like this one.
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We have perform a miracle. work a miracle,
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miracle worker, miracle cure, modern miracle,
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and of course believe in miracles.
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Miracle really captures that sense of the extraordinary.
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Exactly. It’s about believing in the impossible.
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Hope and wonder.
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You know it reminds me that sometimes we need to keep an open mind.
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Because anything is possible.
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I like that.
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All right let’s spice things up a bit.
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How about with some intensity?
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I’m listening.
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We can use collocations with considerable.
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Okay I like where this is going.
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So we have Considerably different, considerably lower, considerably better.
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Considerably improved, considerably reduced, considerably increased.
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Adding considerably really emphasizes the degree of change.
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It’s like saying a lot, but in a more sophisticated way.
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Exactly. And it can really make your statements more impactful. All right.
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What’s our next set of collocations?
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How about another round of our spot the similarities game? Oh,
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I love this game.
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I know, right? This time we’re using resemblance.
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Okay, bring it on.
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We have bare resemblance, strong resemblance, striking resemblance.
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Physical resemblance.
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Slight resemblance.
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And family resemblance.
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These collocations are all about finding those interming connections.
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Between things that might seem different.
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Yeah, like those families where everyone has the same nose. Uh-huh,
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exactly.
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Okay, let’s get personal.
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Okay, how personal are we talking?
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With collocations using personally. Interesting. I think this word is so powerful because it adds that individual touch.
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Your own perspective.
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Right. So we have personally recommend, personally involved.
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Personally responsible, personally affected, personally guarantee.
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And know someone personally.
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I see what you mean. Adding personally does create a different feeling.
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It does. Oh. It can imply a stronger commitment or a deeper connection.
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All right. Let’s switch gears a bit.
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Okay. Word two.
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How about the world of materials? Ooh,
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sounds good.
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Specifically, copper.
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Okay, copper it is. So we have copper wire.
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Copper mine, copper alloy.
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Copper coin, copper pipe.
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And copper content.
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It’s amazing how many uses there are for copper.
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It truly is. From ancient times to the modern era.
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A true testament to its versatility.
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All right, where are we headed next?
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How about a journey back in time?
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Ooh, time travel.
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I’m in be-With collocations using imperial-Okay,
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let’s explore some history.
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So we have imperial power, imperial rule, imperial court.
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Imperial army.
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Imperial palace.
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And imperial authority.
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These collocations have a sense of grandeur.
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And power.
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They take us back to a time of emperors and empires.
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A time of conquest and expansion.
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And they remind us that the past can have a lasting impact.
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On the present.
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Okay, are you ready for our last set of collocations for this part?
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Hit me with it.
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They’re all about whip.
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Oh, whip. That’s a good one.
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I know, right? So versatile.
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So many meanings.
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Exactly. So we have whip the vote, whip up support, whip into shape.
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Fuck the whip, Green.
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And whip the air.
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That last one always makes me chuckle.
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Me too. It’s funny how a word that can be used to describe baking…
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Can also be used to talk about politics.
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The English language is full of surprises.
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It really is. All right,
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let’s try something a little different.
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Okay, I’m game. How about we explore collocations that help us to simplify our lives?
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Ooh, I like that.
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Using the word unnecessary. Perfect. We have unnecessary expense, unnecessary delay, unnecessary suffering.
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Unnecessary harm, unnecessary burden, unnecessary complication.
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It seems like there are a lot of unnecessary things in life.
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There are. And sometimes it’s hard to let go.
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It can be. But these collocations can help us to identify those things.
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So we can eliminate them.
Speaker 1 | 16:25.742
Exactly. And make our lives a little bit easier.
Speaker 0 | 16:28.745
Okay, how about one last set of collocations for this part? Let’s do it. They all use the word relieve.
Speaker 1 | 16:33.769
Okay, I’m intrigued.
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We have relieve stress, relieve symptoms, relieve pain.
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Relieve anxiety, relieve suffering.
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And relieve tension.
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These collocations all have a very positive feeling. They do.
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They’re all about finding relief and comfort.
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And improving our well-being.
Speaker 0 | 16:50.523
Exactly. Whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional.
Speaker 1 | 16:53.723
Okay, I think we’ve covered a lot of ground in this part.
Speaker 0 | 16:55.544
We have, but we’re not done yet.
Speaker 1 | 16:57.585
Oh no, we still have one more part to go.
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With even more amazing collocations to explore.
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So don’t go anywhere. We’ll be right back with part three.
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All right, welcome back everyone. Are you ready for our final set of collocations?
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I’m ready to soak up every last drop of collocation wisdom.
Speaker 0 | 17:13.009
Uh-huh, I like that. So where should we start?
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How about we revisit inspiration? You know, get those creative juices flowing.
Speaker 0 | 17:20.872
Sounds good to me. So we have source of inspiration, draw inspiration, creative inspiration.
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Artistic inspiration.
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And let’s not forget sudden inspiration. Ah,
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yes. The classic eureka moment.
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Like when you suddenly have a brilliant idea.
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It can happen anywhere, anytime.
Speaker 0 | 17:36.365
You never know when inspiration will strike.
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All right. So we’ve got our creative energy flowing. What’s next?
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Let’s head back out to sea with collocations using Navel.
Speaker 1 | 17:44.932
Okay. Back to the world of maritime adventures.
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We have. Naval base, naval officer,
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naval forces, naval vessel,
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naval academy,
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and of course, naval battle.
Speaker 0 | 17:55.257
These collocations are so useful for understanding anything related to, well, the Navy.
Speaker 1 | 18:00.858
Exactly. Their structure, their operations, their history.
Speaker 0 | 18:04.779
It’s like a whole new vocabulary just for the sea.
Speaker 1 | 18:08.000
All right. Ready for a change of pace?
Speaker 0 | 18:09.660
I am. What do you have in mind?
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How about some collocations that express a bit more intensity?
Speaker 0 | 18:14.822
Okay. Bring it on.
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Let’s talk about harsh.
Speaker 0 | 18:17.339
Alright, harsh it is. So we have harsh criticism,
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harsh reality, harsh conditions, harsh punishment,
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harsh environment,
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and harsh words.
Speaker 0 | 18:28.625
These collocations definitely don’t have a positive feel. No,
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they’re all about those difficult aspects of life.
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The things we’d rather not deal with.
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But sometimes we have to face them head on.
Speaker 0 | 18:39.570
Okay, I think we need to relax a bit now.
Speaker 1 | 18:41.652
I agree. All this talk about harshness is making me tense.
Speaker 0 | 18:44.833
How about we escape to a more tranquil setting?
Speaker 1 | 18:47.259
Sounds perfect to me. Where are we going?
Speaker 0 | 18:49.621
To a place filled with pine. Oh,
Speaker 1 | 18:51.722
I love pine.
Speaker 0 | 18:52.903
Me too. It’s so refreshing.
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So we have pine tree, pine forest.
Speaker 0 | 18:56.967
Pine needle, pine scent.
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And pine cone.
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You know, I can practically smell those pine needles. Me too.
Speaker 1 | 19:02.371
It’s like we’re in a forest right now.
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All right, let’s shift our focus now.
Speaker 1 | 19:05.774
Okay, we’re too.
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How about clarity and conciseness?
Speaker 1 | 19:08.696
Sounds good. How do we achieve that?
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With collocations using mainly.
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All right, I’m listening.
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We have mainly used. Mainly focused. Mainly responsible.
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Mainly concerned. Mainly produced.
Speaker 0 | 19:22.212
This word is so useful for emphasizing the primary purpose.
Speaker 1 | 19:26.353
Cutting to the chase.
Speaker 0 | 19:27.974
Exactly. No more beating around the bush.
Speaker 1 | 19:30.774
Okay, let’s dive into something a bit deeper.
Speaker 0 | 19:32.955
All right. What do you suggest?
Speaker 1 | 19:34.575
How about significance? It’s a powerful concept.
Speaker 0 | 19:38.276
I agree. So we have historical significance.
Speaker 1 | 19:41.677
Cultural significance. Special significance.
Speaker 0 | 19:44.438
Social significance. political significance,
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and of course symbolic significance.
Speaker 0 | 19:49.704
These collocations help us to understand the impact and meaning of events,
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objects, ideas.
Speaker 0 | 19:55.411
It’s about recognizing what truly matters.
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And it’s interesting how significance can actually change over time.
Speaker 0 | 20:01.199
It can. What might have seemed insignificant in the past could hold a lot of meaning today. It’s all about perspective.
Speaker 1 | 20:07.516
All right, ready for a new set of collocations.
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Bring it on.
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They’re all about miracle.
Speaker 0 | 20:11.419
Ooh, I love this one. It’s so full of hope.
Speaker 1 | 20:15.042
So we have perform a miracle, work a miracle.
Speaker 0 | 20:19.005
Miracle worker, miracle cure, modern miracle.
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And believe in miracle.
Speaker 0 | 20:23.609
I think everyone wants to believe in miracle.
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Especially when times are tough.
Speaker 0 | 20:27.472
You know, it reminds us that anything is possible.
Speaker 1 | 20:30.134
As long as we have hope.
Speaker 0 | 20:31.904
I like that.
Speaker 1 | 20:32.704
All right, let’s add a bit more emphasis to our vocabulary. Ooh,
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how do we do that?
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With collocations using considerably.
Speaker 0 | 20:40.309
Okay, let’s hear them.
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So we have considerably different, considerably lower, considerably better.
Speaker 0 | 20:48.253
Considerably improved, considerably reduced, considerably increased. I love how this word really amplifies the meaning.
Speaker 1 | 20:55.017
It’s like taking your language to the next level.
Speaker 0 | 20:57.499
Okay, time for another round of our… Spot the similarities game.
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Ooh, I’m ready to test my observation skills.
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This time we’re using resemblance.
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Okay, let’s see what we can find.
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We have bare a resemblance, strong resemblance, striking resemblance.
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Physical resemblance.
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Slight resemblance.
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And family resemblance.
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It’s amazing how we can find resemblances.
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In the most unexpected places.
Speaker 0 | 21:18.688
Sometimes you just have to look closely.
Speaker 1 | 21:20.408
Exactly.
Speaker 0 | 21:21.429
Okay, let’s get a bit more personal.
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All right, how personal are we talking?
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With collocations, using personally.
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I’m intrigued.
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So we have… Personally recommend, personally involved, personally responsible.
Speaker 1 | 21:31.273
Personally affected, personally guaranteed.
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And know someone personally.
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You know, I’ve never really thought about how adding personally can change the meaning.
Speaker 0 | 21:41.378
It can. Yeah. It adds that touch of individual perspective.
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And commitment.
Speaker 0 | 21:46.121
You got it.
Speaker 1 | 21:47.242
All right. I think it’s time for a material change. Ooh,
Speaker 0 | 21:50.844
I like that. What material are we exploring?
Speaker 1 | 21:53.825
How about copper? It’s more interesting than it sounds.
Speaker 0 | 21:56.447
Okay, copper. It is. We have… copper wire,
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copper mine, copper alloy, copper coin,
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copper pipe,
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and copper content.
Speaker 0 | 22:05.291
It’s amazing how copper has been used for so many things.
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From ancient tools to modern technology.
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It’s a true testament to its versatility.
Speaker 1 | 22:14.515
All right. Ready for our final adventure?
Speaker 0 | 22:17.056
I’m ready. Where are we going?
Speaker 1 | 22:18.817
Back in time, of course.
Speaker 0 | 22:20.357
I know you’re going to say that. With collocations using Imperial.
Speaker 1 | 22:24.079
Of course. So we have imperial power, imperial rule, imperial court.
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Imperial army, imperial palace.
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And imperial authority.
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These collocations really transport us to a different era.
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A time of empires and emperors.
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Conquest and expansion.
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It’s a reminder that the past can have a lasting impact on the present.
Speaker 0 | 22:43.292
Absolutely. Okay, ready for our last set of collocations?
Speaker 1 | 22:46.394
Yes, bring on the grand finale.
Speaker 0 | 22:48.696
They all use the word whip.
Speaker 1 | 22:50.337
Oh, whip. Now that’s a versatile word.
Speaker 0 | 22:53.039
I know, right? It can mean so many things.
Speaker 1 | 22:55.280
So let’s hear them.
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We have whip the boat, whip up support, whip into shape,
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crack the whip,
Speaker 0 | 23:01.645
whip cream,
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and even whip the air.
Speaker 0 | 23:04.367
It’s amazing how one word can encompass so many different meanings.
Speaker 1 | 23:07.729
From politics to cooking to, well, just being silly.
Speaker 0 | 23:11.092
Okay, I think we need to simplify things a bit now.
Speaker 1 | 23:13.193
I agree. All this talk about whipping is making my head spin.
Speaker 0 | 23:16.516
How about some collocations that help us to cut through the clutter?
Speaker 1 | 23:19.278
Sounds good to me.
Speaker 0 | 23:20.138
Using the word unnecessary.
Speaker 1 | 23:21.684
All right, let’s eliminate the excess.
Speaker 0 | 23:23.305
So we have unnecessary expense, unnecessary delay, unnecessary suffering.
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Unnecessary harm, unnecessary burden, unnecessary complication.
Speaker 0 | 23:33.753
Sometimes less is more.
Speaker 1 | 23:35.134
Absolutely. We don’t need all that extra baggage.
Speaker 0 | 23:37.817
Okay, ready for our absolute last set of collocations.
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I am. Hit me with it.
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They all use the word relieve.
Speaker 1 | 23:45.883
This already sounds relaxing.
Speaker 0 | 23:47.384
So we have relieve stress, relieve symptoms, relieve pain.
Speaker 1 | 23:51.388
Relieve anxiety, relieve suffering, relieve tension.
Speaker 0 | 23:54.289
These collocations are all about making things better.
Speaker 1 | 23:56.710
Finding comfort, peace, and well-being.
Speaker 0 | 23:59.191
Exactly. And that’s a great note to end on.
Speaker 1 | 24:01.752
I agree. It’s been a wonderful journey exploring all these collocations.
Speaker 0 | 24:05.613
It really has. We’ve covered so much ground.
Speaker 1 | 24:07.534
And I hope our listeners feel inspired to use them.
Speaker 0 | 24:09.935
To make their English sound more natural and fluent.
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We’ll be back soon with another deep dive into the world of English.
Speaker 0 | 24:16.338
Until then, keep practicing those collocations.
Speaker 1 | 24:18.799
And keep exploring the… beauty of language.