Speaker 0 | 00:01.920
Hey fellow word nerds, you ready to jump back into the world of collocations? Today we’re going to be looking at some really interesting ones. Buckle up.
Speaker 1 | 00:10.682
Yeah, these collocations are really fascinating, I think, because they really give you a glimpse into the culture and history behind the language.
Speaker 0 | 00:19.065
Oh, that’s such a good point, yeah. So let’s just jump right into our first group of collocations. We’re starting with hasty decision, you know, like We’ve all probably made a few hasty decisions, I’m sure. But what’s the difference between hasty decision and quick decision? Yeah. You know, what makes it a collocation?
Speaker 1 | 00:38.466
That’s a really good question. So quick decision can definitely be a good thing. Like if a surgeon needs to make a quick decision to, you know, save someone’s life. But a hasty decision, you know, that has a negative connotation, it implies that maybe you didn’t think it through, you know, all the way. Like when you buy something online and then you immediately regret it.
Speaker 0 | 00:56.819
Oh, yeah. I’ve totally been there. So it’s all about the nuance. Okay. Moving on to our next collocation, saintly.
Speaker 1 | 01:04.785
Saintly virtue.
Speaker 0 | 01:05.785
Saintly virtue.
Speaker 1 | 01:07.307
That makes me think of like, you know, Mother Teresa or Gandhi, people who are known for being like exceptionally good and moral people.
Speaker 0 | 01:15.592
Yeah. And it’s not just about being good. It’s like you’re embodying these virtues on like a superhuman level almost.
Speaker 1 | 01:24.398
Right. Right.
Speaker 0 | 01:25.499
Okay. Now let’s move on to something a little bit more intense. Pistol.
Speaker 1 | 01:30.142
Pistol. Yeah. Pistol definitely has a sense of danger and action to it. You see collocations like loaded pistol or fire a pistol in crime novels and things like that. It adds a layer of suspense.
Speaker 0 | 01:43.129
Yeah. It’s like that moment in a movie when the hero takes out their pistol and something exciting is about to happen. Exactly. Okay. So from the intensity of pistol, let’s move on to a force that’s always at play.
Speaker 1 | 01:55.295
Gravity. Gravity. It’s such a fundamental concept and we see it reflected in collocations like law of gravity or gravity force. But then there’s defy gravity, which is so interesting because it implies like pushing boundaries and achieving the impossible.
Speaker 0 | 02:07.217
Yeah. Think about astronauts floating in space or acrobats. You know, like they’re literally defying gravity. Which speaking of defying things, our next category is about actions that disrupt things. Disturb the peace, disturb the order, even deeply disturb.
Speaker 1 | 02:22.688
These really highlight how disruptive certain events can be. Like, disturb the peace almost always has, like, a legal connotation, while deeply disturb is more about something that’s really unsettling emotionally.
Speaker 0 | 02:34.594
Yeah, like a piece of news that just, like, shakes you to your core.
Speaker 1 | 02:37.556
Exactly.
Speaker 0 | 02:38.116
Deeply disturbing. Okay, let’s move on to something a little lighter.
Speaker 1 | 02:42.258
Flocks? Okay, flock of birds, flock of sheep. Yeah. Those evoke the sense of, like, a group moving together harmoniously. Yeah. But it’s not just limited to animals. We also see it with people like fans flocking to a concert or tourists flocking to a landmark.
Speaker 0 | 02:58.628
Oh, that’s a good point. Yeah. It’s like this sense of collective movement, even when it’s humans.
Speaker 1 | 03:03.111
Right.
Speaker 0 | 03:03.792
Okay. So when flocks, we’re moving on to a different kind of group. Faculty?
Speaker 1 | 03:07.134
Faculty, yeah. So we have like faculty member, faculty advisor. You know, these are all part of the academic world.
Speaker 0 | 03:13.198
Yeah. Those professors who like inspired you. Yeah. Or who helped you like when you were in college. Yeah. Okay. And speaking of, you know, navigating challenges.
Speaker 1 | 03:21.644
yeah our next category is all about being careful exercise caution exercise caution proceed with caution yes and then caution sign literally warning you like that little voice in your head saying hmm you guys should double check that exactly good advice okay
Speaker 0 | 03:39.831
next category emphasizes individuality Specially designed.
Speaker 1 | 03:44.120
Okay. Specially designed, specially made, specially selected. They all mean something that is unique or customized.
Speaker 0 | 03:51.023
It’s like getting a personalized gift.
Speaker 1 | 03:53.084
Exactly.
Speaker 0 | 03:53.745
And you know that it was specially selected for you. Yeah. Okay. Let’s turn up the volume a little bit. Let’s talk about pitch. Okay. Pitch. Which has a lot of different meanings.
Speaker 1 | 04:02.149
It does. We have high pitch, you know, like a sound. Then there’s perfect pitch, which is a musical term. Oh, right. And then sales pitch, which is like the art of persuasion.
Speaker 0 | 04:10.833
Oh, yeah. Like their friend who can talk you into anything. They’ve got a good pitch. Okay. But things are about to get a little awkward.
Speaker 1 | 04:18.117
Oh, yeah. Awkward. Dreaded awkward situation. Awkward silence.
Speaker 0 | 04:22.179
Yeah. We’ve all been there. That moment when you trip and fall in front of everyone or you say the wrong thing.
Speaker 1 | 04:26.421
It’s the worst.
Speaker 0 | 04:27.542
So awkward. But sometimes, you know, those awkward situations end up making the best stories later.
Speaker 1 | 04:32.024
Yeah.
Speaker 0 | 04:32.885
Okay. So from awkward, let’s move on to jury duty.
Speaker 1 | 04:36.827
Jury duty. It’s a jury duty, serve on a jury, jury trial. These all make me think about the legal system and the importance of, you know, citizens participating in that system.
Speaker 0 | 04:49.033
Yeah, like imagine yourself sitting in a courtroom, you know, as part of the jury and you have to like weigh all the evidence and decide someone’s fate.
Speaker 1 | 04:56.057
Heavy responsibility.
Speaker 0 | 04:57.458
Yeah. Okay, so let’s move from the courtroom to something a little more mysterious. Yeah. Natural phenomena.
Speaker 1 | 05:02.920
Natural phenomena. Okay, so natural phenomena, social phenomena. We even have unexplained phenomena. Right. These make us think about all the events and patterns that shape our world.
Speaker 0 | 05:13.705
Like trying to understand why a certain song becomes like a huge hit. Right. Or how fashion trends, you know, come and go.
Speaker 1 | 05:21.168
Yeah, it’s fascinating.
Speaker 0 | 05:22.508
Okay, so from those mysterious phenomena, we’re going to switch to something a little more practical. Generating revenue.
Speaker 1 | 05:29.171
Generating revenue. Okay. Generate revenue, increase revenue, annual revenue, revenue stream. Yeah. These are all essential to businesses and organizations.
Speaker 0 | 05:39.616
It’s like that feeling when you know you’re working on something and you’re seeing it grow and it’s like, you know, mission accomplished.
Speaker 1 | 05:45.639
Exactly.
Speaker 0 | 05:46.360
Okay. And last but not least, we need to be, you know, checking things regularly.
Speaker 1 | 05:51.683
Check regularly. Regularly scheduled. regularly attend. Yes. These are about consistency and routine and, you know, staying on top of things.
Speaker 0 | 05:58.826
Yeah. Like getting that reminder on your phone to back up your data or whatever.
Speaker 1 | 06:02.528
Yes. Important stuff.
Speaker 0 | 06:04.769
Right. And speaking of important stuff, you know, it’s always good to be up to date on the latest things.
Speaker 1 | 06:11.492
Latest. Okay. Latest news, latest technology, latest trend, always keeping us in the loop.
Speaker 0 | 06:18.115
It’s that feeling of excitement you get. When you get like a new gadget or you hear about some new scientific discovery, and it reminds us that language, just like everything else, is constantly evolving and changing.
Speaker 1 | 06:29.702
That’s so true. And you know what’s interesting? Is that even though language is always changing, these collocations really give us a way to grasp onto it, to kind of make sense of it.
Speaker 0 | 06:40.525
Yeah. It’s like they’re giving us a little snapshot of how people are thinking and, you know, how they’re connecting different ideas.
Speaker 1 | 06:46.487
Exactly.
Speaker 0 | 06:47.087
So I hope you’re as fascinated. by these collocations as we are. And I hope you know you’ll start to pay attention to them in your own conversations. It’s like adding those finishing touches to a painting that really bring it all together.
Speaker 1 | 06:59.935
So true. I think collocations are really the key to taking your English to that next level, to sounding more natural and fluent.
Speaker 0 | 07:07.380
Absolutely. So keep exploring, keep learning, and keep those collocations flowing.
Speaker 1 | 07:12.464
And remember, language is a journey. Keep asking questions and keep those collocations flowing.
Speaker 0 | 07:17.852
That’s a wrap on this deep dive into the awesome world of English collocations. Until next time, happy learning and keep those words flowing.
Speaker 1 | 07:26.615
Welcome back, word enthusiasts. We’re going to keep diving into those English collocations.
Speaker 0 | 07:30.857
Yeah, it’s really amazing to me how these collocations are like, you know, they’re like deerding blocks for fluency, you know, like each one is like a little piece of the puzzle.
Speaker 1 | 07:40.421
I like that analogy. Yeah, it’s like we’re putting together this big puzzle of natural sounding English.
Speaker 0 | 07:45.503
Exactly. Okay. So let’s move on to our next category, which is, well, it’s a bit of a heavy one. Child abuse.
Speaker 1 | 07:51.628
Child abuse. Yeah, this is a tough one. But, you know, it’s important to talk about these things.
Speaker 0 | 07:56.652
Yeah, we have child abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, all very, you know, difficult topics.
Speaker 1 | 08:03.058
Absolutely. And these collocations really highlight how vulnerable children are and how important it is to protect them.
Speaker 0 | 08:09.684
It’s a reminder that words have power, you know, and we need to use them carefully. Okay, so let’s move on to something a little lighter. Remember those flocks we talked about before?
Speaker 1 | 08:19.489
Flocks, yeah. Flock of birds, flock of sheep, flock together. Right, they all give you that sense of community and, you know, moving together.
Speaker 0 | 08:27.191
And it’s interesting how we use flock for both animals and people.
Speaker 1 | 08:31.052
Right, like tourists flocking to a landmark or something.
Speaker 0 | 08:34.373
Yeah, it’s that feeling of being part of a group, you know? Like we talked about language often reflects like, you know, how humans and animals behave.
Speaker 1 | 08:42.755
Exactly. We’re all social creatures.
Speaker 0 | 08:45.401
Okay, so speaking of social creatures, let’s talk about faculty.
Speaker 1 | 08:48.704
Faculty, okay. Like, faculty member, faculty advisor, teaching faculty.
Speaker 0 | 08:54.969
Right, and they play such an important role in, you know, guiding students.
Speaker 1 | 08:58.652
Oh, absolutely. You know, like, faculty advisor really shows that supportive role they have.
Speaker 0 | 09:03.216
Yeah, think about, like, your favorite teachers. Yeah. You know, they probably had a big impact on you.
Speaker 1 | 09:07.539
For sure. Everyone remembers a teacher who made a difference.
Speaker 0 | 09:10.842
Okay, so from the world of academia… Let’s move on to something that requires a more cautious approach. Exercise caution.
Speaker 1 | 09:18.306
Exercise caution, yeah. Proceed with caution, and of course, caution sign.
Speaker 0 | 09:23.388
All about being careful.
Speaker 1 | 09:24.728
Exactly. They’re like little warning signs telling you to be mindful and to think before you act.
Speaker 0 | 09:29.771
Like that little voice that says, maybe I should think twice about this.
Speaker 1 | 09:33.452
Right. Sometimes it’s better to think things through, you know, before jumping into something.
Speaker 0 | 09:41.035
Okay, next up. Specially designed. Things that are unique and customized.
Speaker 1 | 09:46.765
Specially designed. Yeah, specially made, specially selected.
Speaker 0 | 09:50.206
It’s like, you know, getting a gift and you just know it was chosen just for you.
Speaker 1 | 09:53.147
Yeah, or like a handcrafted item, you know, something unique.
Speaker 0 | 09:57.228
Yeah, there’s like a sense of care and attention that goes into something specially designed.
Speaker 1 | 10:01.089
Absolutely. Okay, let’s shift gears a bit and talk about pitch.
Speaker 0 | 10:04.991
Okay, pitch. Lots of different meanings for this one.
Speaker 1 | 10:07.692
Yeah, we have high pitch, which is a sound perfect pitch, which is about music. And then there’s sales pitch, which is all about persuasion.
Speaker 0 | 10:15.675
Yeah, like when you’re trying to convince someone to do something.
Speaker 1 | 10:17.896
Exactly. Like your friend who can talk you into anything.
Speaker 0 | 10:21.178
Oh yeah, they definitely have their pitch down. Okay, but things are about to get a little awkward.
Speaker 1 | 10:27.460
Awkward.
Speaker 0 | 10:28.601
You know those awkward situations?
Speaker 1 | 10:30.101
Oh yeah. The dreaded awkward silence.
Speaker 0 | 10:32.482
We’ve all been there. Yeah. That moment when you trip and fall or say the wrong thing.
Speaker 1 | 10:36.283
It’s the worst.
Speaker 0 | 10:37.443
Super awkward. But you know what? Sometimes those awkward moments make for good stories later on.
Speaker 1 | 10:42.565
They do. It’s always funny in retrospect.
Speaker 0 | 10:45.386
So from awkward moments, let’s move on to jury duty.
Speaker 1 | 10:48.226
Jury duty. All right. So jury duty, serve on a jury. Jury trial.
Speaker 0 | 10:52.608
All very serious.
Speaker 1 | 10:53.868
Yeah. It’s all about, you know, the legal system and how important it is for people to participate.
Speaker 0 | 10:58.589
Right. Like. Picture yourself sitting in that courtroom. You know, you’re on the jury and you have to decide someone’s fate.
Speaker 1 | 11:04.413
That’s a big responsibility.
Speaker 0 | 11:05.734
For sure. So from the serious world of the courtroom, let’s go to something a little more mysterious. Natural phenomena.
Speaker 1 | 11:12.519
Ooh, natural phenomena. I like it. Okay, so natural phenomena. Social phenomena. We even have unexplained phenomena.
Speaker 0 | 11:21.526
All those things that we try to understand.
Speaker 1 | 11:23.887
Yeah, like why do some songs become hits? Or how do fashion trends work?
Speaker 0 | 11:29.403
Yeah. It’s fascinating trying to figure out those mysteries. Okay, well, let’s move on from the mysteries to something a little more practical. Generating revenue.
Speaker 1 | 11:38.871
Generating revenue. Okay. So we have generate revenue, increase revenue, annual revenue. Right. Revenue stream.
Speaker 0 | 11:46.417
They’re all about, you know, the financial side of things.
Speaker 1 | 11:48.779
Exactly. Essential for businesses and organizations.
Speaker 0 | 11:52.582
It’s like, you know, working on a project and finally seeing those positive results.
Speaker 1 | 11:56.225
Exactly. All that hard work pays off.
Speaker 0 | 11:58.367
Okay. And last but not least, we have checking things regularly.
Speaker 1 | 12:02.810
Oh, yeah. Super important. Check regularly. Regularly scheduled. Regularly attend.
Speaker 0 | 12:06.854
About consistency and routine. You know, staying on top of things.
Speaker 1 | 12:11.278
Exactly. Like those reminders on your phone to, you know, back up your data.
Speaker 0 | 12:15.081
Yeah. Super important to stay organized. And speaking of staying on top of things, it’s always good to be up to date on the latest things.
Speaker 1 | 12:22.207
Right. Latest news, latest technology, latest trend. It’s all about staying current, you know, in a world that’s constantly changing.
Speaker 0 | 12:30.424
It’s like you’re constantly trying to keep up with everything that’s new.
Speaker 1 | 12:33.667
Exactly. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to those latest developments. But you know what? We’re going to take a quick break and come right back to finish up this deep dive into those fascinating English collocations.
Speaker 0 | 12:46.055
We’re back and ready to wrap up our deep dive into these amazing English collocations. It’s really cool how these little word pairings can make such a big difference in… you know, how we express ourselves.
Speaker 1 | 12:57.150
Absolutely. They really do add a lot of depth and nuance to the language.
Speaker 0 | 13:00.911
Okay, so let’s finish up with that last category we were talking about before the break. Yeah. All those latest things that keep us, you know, up to date.
Speaker 1 | 13:08.073
Yeah, latest news, latest technology, latest trend. We live in a world where everything is constantly changing.
Speaker 0 | 13:14.715
It’s true. And it’s like we’re all trying to stay, you know, connected and informed about all the latest happening.
Speaker 1 | 13:20.536
We are, like when you refresh your news feed or when you get the newest gadget. It’s exciting.
Speaker 0 | 13:25.742
It is. We all want to be in the loop, you know? Yeah. And it’s not just about being the first to know. It’s about staying relevant and informed in a world where things are constantly changing.
Speaker 1 | 13:35.064
Exactly. Like the latest research. That’s really important and feels like science and medicine, you know? Because new discoveries are being made all the time.
Speaker 0 | 13:43.527
It’s like we’re always on the edge of something new and groundbreaking. And that brings us to a really important point about collocations. They’re not just about sounding more natural. They’re also about understanding how language changes and reflects the world around us.
Speaker 1 | 13:57.483
That’s a great point. It’s like they give us a snapshot of how people are thinking and how they’re connecting different ideas.
Speaker 0 | 14:03.104
Exactly. So to all our amazing listeners out there, I hope you’ve been inspired to, you know, start paying attention to collocations in your own lives. Start noticing those word pairings that just sound natural and see if you can use them in your own conversations.
Speaker 1 | 14:16.588
I agree. Collocations are really the key to, you know, sounding more fluent and confident. And remember, language is a journey. It’s all about exploring and learning new things.
Speaker 0 | 14:25.722
That’s right. And on that note, we’re going to wrap up this deep dive into the wonderful world of English collocations. Until next time, happy learning and keep those words flowing.