Speaker 0 | 00:00.040
Hey, everyone. Welcome back for another deep dive.
Speaker 1 | 00:02.562
Oh, I love these deep dives. Me too. Right.
Speaker 0 | 00:05.744
And I think today’s going to be really fun. We’ve got some really interesting collocations to talk about. I mean, from business and economics all the way to…
Speaker 1 | 00:13.111
I was going to say, personal growth and literature.
Speaker 0 | 00:16.273
Yeah, exactly. That’s exactly what I was thinking. So, yeah, let’s just dive right in. How did that sound to you?
Speaker 1 | 00:22.438
Sounds great.
Speaker 0 | 00:23.499
Awesome. Yeah. Okay. So, I think the first one that really caught my eye when I was looking at the list was… Propel forward.
Speaker 1 | 00:30.089
Oh, yeah. That’s a good one.
Speaker 0 | 00:32.150
It sounds so, I don’t know, it sounds really kind of physical and energetic.
Speaker 1 | 00:37.535
Dynamic. Yeah.
Speaker 0 | 00:38.656
Dynamic. Powerful. Powerful. Yeah.
Speaker 1 | 00:41.238
Exactly. I was thinking about how it’s often used in the context of like career advancement. So like propel one’s career, right?
Speaker 0 | 00:49.144
Yeah. I’ve definitely heard that before.
Speaker 1 | 00:50.645
Can you imagine somebody just like shooting up the corporate ladder?
Speaker 0 | 00:53.248
Yeah. Like it gives that image,
Speaker 1 | 00:54.549
right? Yeah. Or like propel a company to success.
Speaker 0 | 00:58.152
Right. Or propel someone to success. It’s almost like somebody giving you that extra push.
Speaker 1 | 01:02.035
Exactly. Like a mentor or a mentor.
Speaker 0 | 01:04.598
Yeah.
Speaker 1 | 01:04.858
A coach.
Speaker 0 | 01:05.739
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 | 01:06.359
Giving you that little,
Speaker 0 | 01:07.400
that little boost you need. Yeah.
Speaker 1 | 01:08.622
That extra oomph.
Speaker 0 | 01:09.602
Exactly. Yeah. But it doesn’t just have to be about achieving something concrete, right? Yeah. I mean, I’ve also heard propel used with more abstract things like propel change. Or propelling growth.
Speaker 1 | 01:20.769
Right, right, exactly. And I think that’s what makes it so interesting is because by using propel with these abstract concepts, we give them this sense of momentum.
Speaker 0 | 01:30.576
Like they’re tangible.
Speaker 1 | 01:31.416
Yeah, yeah. It’s almost like they’re like gaining speed, gaining force.
Speaker 0 | 01:35.179
Oh, I like that. So I guess it’s like we’re imbuing these ideas with power and making them more achievable.
Speaker 1 | 01:42.364
Yeah, and making them feel more impactful, I think, as well.
Speaker 0 | 01:44.486
Yeah, impactful, yeah, for sure. Makes me wonder what we could each propel forward in our own lives.
Speaker 1 | 01:52.355
Yeah. What are you going to propel forward?
Speaker 0 | 01:55.277
Hmm. Well, maybe this deep dive, right? There you go. Propel it forward. But yeah, maybe a project or a relationship or even a new way of thinking.
Speaker 1 | 02:05.264
Exactly.
Speaker 0 | 02:06.085
Possibilities are kind of endless when you think about it.
Speaker 1 | 02:08.226
They are. Okay. So moving on. Let’s talk about another collocation that’s a little bit more maybe familiar, especially if you’re in the business world. A subsidiary company.
Speaker 0 | 02:18.225
Yeah. I’ve definitely heard that one before. Right. So, you know, when you think about a subsidiary company, you think about a smaller company, right? That’s under the umbrella of a larger corporation.
Speaker 1 | 02:29.135
Yeah. Like a branch extending from a larger tree.
Speaker 0 | 02:32.157
Oh, I like that analogy. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. That’s a good way to put it.
Speaker 1 | 02:34.960
Right. Still connected, but with its own distinct function.
Speaker 0 | 02:38.022
Right. Its own little model.
Speaker 1 | 02:39.364
Yeah, exactly. But here’s where it gets interesting, I think, is that subsidiary. can actually go beyond just companies.
Speaker 0 | 02:46.470
Oh, really? Okay, tell me more.
Speaker 1 | 02:48.652
So think about like a subsidiary office. It’s like a branch of the main office, but it’s located somewhere else.
Speaker 0 | 02:55.037
Oh yeah, that makes sense. Right,
Speaker 1 | 02:56.418
still under the same structure.
Speaker 0 | 02:57.759
Yeah, it’s still part of the…
Speaker 1 | 02:59.040
The mothership.
Speaker 0 | 02:59.761
The mothership, yeah.
Speaker 1 | 03:00.962
And it’s not just offices. We can also talk about like subsidiary roles in a team or in a project. Right. Oh, that’s a good one. It’s like a supporting role, you know, that contributes to the larger goal.
Speaker 0 | 03:12.430
It’s not the star of the show.
Speaker 1 | 03:13.471
Exactly. But it’s still essential. Yeah,
Speaker 0 | 03:15.412
it’s still essential. And that makes me think about like every role is kind of interconnected. Right. Like they all kind of contribute.
Speaker 1 | 03:21.955
Yeah. To the bigger picture.
Speaker 0 | 03:23.756
To the bigger picture. Yeah. I like that.
Speaker 1 | 03:25.397
And then just when you thought subsidiary couldn’t get any more versatile, we’ve got subsidiary legislation. Whoa,
Speaker 0 | 03:31.740
whoa, wait, what?
Speaker 1 | 03:32.801
I know. Right. So this refers to laws that are like. created under the authority of a primary law. So they’re like adding details or specific regulation. Oh,
Speaker 0 | 03:44.112
okay. So it’s like a law within a law, kind of. Okay. Yeah, that makes sense. I never thought about it that way.
Speaker 1 | 03:48.855
It’s fascinating, right?
Speaker 0 | 03:50.176
It is.
Speaker 1 | 03:51.397
So you see, subsidiary is not just about the corporate world.
Speaker 0 | 03:56.020
Yeah. It pops up everywhere.
Speaker 1 | 03:58.042
It does. It’s got a wider range. Yeah.
Speaker 0 | 04:00.043
It’s a really versatile word.
Speaker 1 | 04:01.484
It is. Okay. So how about we shift gears a little bit and talk about something that I think everybody’s experienced at some point. Time lag.
Speaker 0 | 04:11.379
Yeah, time lag. I know that feeling all too well.
Speaker 1 | 04:14.862
We all do, right?
Speaker 0 | 04:15.843
Yeah. It’s that feeling of waiting.
Speaker 1 | 04:17.604
That impatience.
Speaker 0 | 04:18.545
Yeah, when things aren’t happening.
Speaker 1 | 04:20.006
As quickly as we want them to.
Speaker 0 | 04:21.187
As quickly as we want them to, yeah. Whether it’s a slow internet connection or a delayed flight or just waiting for an important email.
Speaker 1 | 04:27.993
That email that never comes. Yeah,
Speaker 0 | 04:30.315
that never comes, right? It’s so frustrating.
Speaker 1 | 04:33.437
It is. It is. It really tests our patience.
Speaker 0 | 04:36.360
Yeah, it does for sure. Yeah. But you know what? Lag can go beyond just time.
Speaker 1 | 04:41.142
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 0 | 04:41.722
Like technology lag, for example.
Speaker 1 | 04:43.143
Yes. I was going to bring that one up. It’s when like countries or companies fall behind in terms of technology,
Speaker 0 | 04:48.806
right? Which can have huge implications, I think.
Speaker 1 | 04:50.988
Yeah. Big implications for economic growth.
Speaker 0 | 04:53.449
Yeah, exactly.
Speaker 1 | 04:54.489
Yeah. And competitiveness.
Speaker 0 | 04:55.990
Yeah, for sure. Yeah. So suddenly it’s not just about like individual frustration. Right.
Speaker 1 | 05:01.273
It’s a bigger issue.
Speaker 0 | 05:02.074
It’s a bigger issue.
Speaker 1 | 05:02.754
Yeah. It is. And if you’re interested in like… the financial world, you might have come across lagging indicator, which is an economic measure.
Speaker 0 | 05:11.804
Oh, yeah, yeah. I’ve heard of that.
Speaker 1 | 05:13.125
That reflects past performance, but doesn’t really predict future trends.
Speaker 0 | 05:17.567
Right. It’s kind of like looking in the rearview mirror.
Speaker 1 | 05:19.788
Exactly.
Speaker 0 | 05:20.349
To see where we’ve been, but we don’t know where we’re going.
Speaker 1 | 05:22.531
We don’t know where we’re going. And I think lag, you know, can sometimes refer to information or data that’s outdated as well.
Speaker 0 | 05:30.017
So it’s not just about time. It’s about…
Speaker 1 | 05:31.598
Relevance, I guess.
Speaker 0 | 05:32.599
Relevance. Yeah. Yeah. I like that. But you know what? Lag isn’t always about serious things.
Speaker 1 | 05:39.545
No, it’s not always doom and gloom. No,
Speaker 0 | 05:42.147
no. We can’t forget about jet lag.
Speaker 1 | 05:44.429
Oh, yeah, of course. Jet lag.
Speaker 0 | 05:45.971
That feeling after a long flight.
Speaker 1 | 05:47.912
Across time zones.
Speaker 0 | 05:48.912
Right. You’re just like, what time is it?
Speaker 1 | 05:50.153
Where am I? Yeah,
Speaker 0 | 05:51.053
exactly. So it can be part of our personal experiences too.
Speaker 1 | 05:54.715
Absolutely. Sometimes throws a wrench into your travel plans.
Speaker 0 | 05:58.017
Throws a wrench in there. Yeah. Yeah. For sure. Okay. What do you say we do like a rapid fire round?
Speaker 1 | 06:03.180
Oh, I like that idea.
Speaker 0 | 06:04.481
Yeah. We’ll go through a few collocations quickly.
Speaker 1 | 06:06.482
Little whirlwind tour.
Speaker 0 | 06:07.442
Whirlwind tour. Yeah.
Speaker 1 | 06:08.263
I love it.
Speaker 0 | 06:08.903
Okay. I’m ready. Where are we at first?
Speaker 1 | 06:11.024
All right. Let’s start with dual citizenship. Oh,
Speaker 0 | 06:13.806
dual citizenship. Okay. This one always makes me think about like belonging and identity, you know.
Speaker 1 | 06:19.850
And navigating different cultures.
Speaker 0 | 06:21.552
Exactly. Yeah. Like what does it really mean to be a citizen?
Speaker 1 | 06:25.255
Oh, that’s a good question.
Speaker 0 | 06:26.716
Yeah. Okay. Now let’s go to a bit more of a serious one. Take hostage.
Speaker 1 | 06:32.160
Oh, yeah. Take hostage. Very serious.
Speaker 0 | 06:35.243
Yeah. Very serious. That one brings up those feelings of vulnerability.
Speaker 1 | 06:39.346
Danger.
Speaker 0 | 06:40.007
Danger. Yeah.
Speaker 1 | 06:40.567
High stakes.
Speaker 0 | 06:41.388
High stakes. Yeah. And it’s kind of a reminder that. safety is not always a guarantee.
Speaker 1 | 06:46.392
Yeah. It can be a fragile thing.
Speaker 0 | 06:48.934
It can. It can. Okay. Let’s lighten the mood now. How about intricate design?
Speaker 1 | 06:54.397
Oh, intricate design. That one makes me think about like beautiful, complex patterns.
Speaker 0 | 07:00.582
Yeah. Yeah. Meticulous craftsmanship.
Speaker 1 | 07:02.864
Yeah, for sure. It could be like, I don’t know, an amazing building or a piece of jewelry or even a piece of art.
Speaker 0 | 07:07.427
Yeah. A piece of art. And it reminds me of creativity.
Speaker 1 | 07:11.009
Human ingenuity.
Speaker 0 | 07:12.230
Yeah. Our ability to create these amazing things.
Speaker 1 | 07:15.071
It’s pretty incredible.
Speaker 0 | 07:15.931
It is incredible. Yeah.
Speaker 1 | 07:16.932
Okay. So we’ve gone from identity and belonging to danger and security and now to artistry and design.
Speaker 0 | 07:24.094
It’s quite a journey.
Speaker 1 | 07:25.074
Yeah. Quite a journey.
Speaker 0 | 07:26.195
And all with just collocations.
Speaker 1 | 07:27.855
Just with collocations. They’re so powerful.
Speaker 0 | 07:29.996
They really are. Yeah. It’s like they pack so much meaning.
Speaker 1 | 07:33.657
In two words.
Speaker 0 | 07:34.737
Just two words. Yeah.
Speaker 1 | 07:36.137
It’s incredible.
Speaker 0 | 07:37.018
It is.
Speaker 1 | 07:37.658
Speaking of powerful, how about this one? Maximize. That one’s everywhere these days.
Speaker 0 | 07:42.572
Oh yeah, maximize. It’s all about getting the most out of everything, right? Exactly. Like maximize efficiency or maximize profits. We hear it all the time.
Speaker 1 | 07:50.735
All the time. It’s like a reflection of our culture, you know, always striving for more.
Speaker 0 | 07:55.417
Always pushing the limits.
Speaker 1 | 07:56.517
Yeah. But it makes me wonder, is there a downside to all this maximizing?
Speaker 0 | 08:02.200
That’s a good question. I mean, could it lead to burnout or like a feeling of imbalance?
Speaker 1 | 08:08.622
Maybe. Maybe. It’s interesting to think about. You know what else comes to mind when I think about maximize?
Speaker 0 | 08:13.845
What’s that?
Speaker 1 | 08:14.445
Equilibrium.
Speaker 0 | 08:15.526
Equilibrium. Okay.
Speaker 1 | 08:16.426
Like chemical equilibrium or market equilibrium. It’s all about finding that balance point.
Speaker 0 | 08:21.890
That sweet spot.
Speaker 1 | 08:22.670
Yeah. Yeah, exactly. Where everything’s in harmony.
Speaker 0 | 08:25.632
So maybe it’s not just about maximizing, but also about finding that equilibrium. Right.
Speaker 1 | 08:30.915
Striving for that balance.
Speaker 0 | 08:32.315
Because maybe that’s where real success lies. Yeah. You know, not just pushing everything to the max. But finding that sustainable rhythm.
Speaker 1 | 08:40.204
I like that. Sustainable rhythm.
Speaker 0 | 08:42.324
Yeah. Okay, moving on. This next one is really interesting. Kernel of truth.
Speaker 1 | 08:47.226
Oh, kernel of truth. I love that one.
Speaker 0 | 08:50.308
It’s like that essential element, right?
Speaker 1 | 08:51.988
Yeah, that core truth at the heart of something. Like an idea or an argument.
Speaker 0 | 08:56.470
It’s like peeling back all the layers and getting to the core.
Speaker 1 | 08:59.011
Exactly. Like that little seed of understanding. Yeah.
Speaker 0 | 09:02.053
It reminds me of how we use analogies to understand things. We’re looking for that kernel of truth. that connects the new to the familiar.
Speaker 1 | 09:08.919
Oh, that’s a great point.
Speaker 0 | 09:10.420
Yeah. Okay, let’s lighten things up a bit with playful smile.
Speaker 1 | 09:14.401
Oh, playful smile. Who doesn’t love a playful smile?
Speaker 0 | 09:17.302
It just makes you feel good, right?
Speaker 1 | 09:18.902
Yeah, it’s so warm and inviting. It’s like you can see someone’s inner child shining through.
Speaker 0 | 09:23.143
Totally. Yeah. And it’s not just about the smile itself, right? Oh, no. It’s about having a playful attitude.
Speaker 1 | 09:28.625
Yeah, a playful approach to life.
Speaker 0 | 09:30.185
Exactly. Yeah. And that can be so valuable, I think, in all aspects of life.
Speaker 1 | 09:34.147
Absolutely. It helps you connect with people, be more creative. Yeah.
Speaker 0 | 09:37.808
Deal with challenges better.
Speaker 1 | 09:39.009
It’s like giving yourself permission to not be so serious all the time.
Speaker 0 | 09:42.010
Yeah. To just have fun and be open to new things.
Speaker 1 | 09:45.011
Okay. How about this one? Lofty Ambitions. Ooh.
Speaker 0 | 09:49.733
Lofty Ambitions. That one sounds grand.
Speaker 1 | 09:52.535
It is grand. It’s like reaching for the stars, you know? Setting your sights high.
Speaker 0 | 09:57.017
Having those big, audacious goals.
Speaker 1 | 09:59.037
Exactly. It’s about daring to… Dream big.
Speaker 0 | 10:02.660
Yeah, and going after those dreams.
Speaker 1 | 10:04.322
It makes me think of epic poem, those classic tales of heroes and adventure.
Speaker 0 | 10:09.189
Oh yeah, the Odyssey, the Iliad. Exactly. They’re full of lofty ambitions.
Speaker 1 | 10:13.314
They are. They’re about overcoming obstacles, achieving great things.
Speaker 0 | 10:17.379
Yeah. Okay, let’s come back down to earth a little bit with marginal improvement.
Speaker 1 | 10:22.002
Marginal improvement. I feel like this is a big one in self-help these days.
Speaker 0 | 10:25.765
Oh, totally. It’s all about making those small incremental changes over time.
Speaker 1 | 10:30.948
1% better each day.
Speaker 0 | 10:32.489
Exactly. And those small changes can really add up.
Speaker 1 | 10:36.992
They can. It’s the compound effect.
Speaker 0 | 10:38.874
Yeah. And this marginal idea also applies to economics,
Speaker 1 | 10:41.836
right? Absolutely. Like marginal cost and marginal utility.
Speaker 0 | 10:45.278
Right. So it’s about analyzing those small changes and seeing how they affect the bigger picture.
Speaker 1 | 10:50.001
Exactly. Whether it’s in business or in our personal lives.
Speaker 0 | 10:53.743
Okay, let’s get a little bit psychological with irrational behavior.
Speaker 1 | 10:56.785
Oh, irrational behavior. That’s a fascinating one. It’s about recognizing that we don’t always make logical decisions.
Speaker 0 | 11:03.949
We’re not always as rational as we think we are.
Speaker 1 | 11:05.990
Nope. Sometimes our emotions take over.
Speaker 0 | 11:08.271
Or we let our biases influence us.
Speaker 1 | 11:10.052
Exactly. But I think that’s part of what makes us human, you know?
Speaker 0 | 11:13.354
Yeah. It’s that mix of logic and emotion.
Speaker 1 | 11:15.776
The complexity of the human mind.
Speaker 0 | 11:17.597
Okay, last one for this round. Coherent argument.
Speaker 1 | 11:20.799
Proherent argument.
Speaker 0 | 11:22.760
This one’s all about clear, logical communication.
Speaker 1 | 11:26.142
Yeah. Being able to present your ideas in a way that makes sense. Where each point supports the next.
Speaker 0 | 11:31.305
So you’re leading your audience towards a well-supported conclusion.
Speaker 1 | 11:34.367
Exactly. No logical fallacies.
Speaker 0 | 11:36.908
And making sure your claims are backed up with evidence.
Speaker 1 | 11:39.330
It’s crucial. especially these days when we’re bombarded with information from all sides.
Speaker 0 | 11:44.353
Okay, let’s wrap things up with a collocation that brings us back to our physical surroundings. Adjacent building.
Speaker 1 | 11:51.697
Adjacent building. Simple but effective.
Speaker 0 | 11:54.239
Yeah, it just makes you picture two buildings standing side by side.
Speaker 1 | 11:57.601
Part of the same landscape.
Speaker 0 | 11:59.141
And it makes me think about how collocations are like the building blocks of language.
Speaker 1 | 12:03.204
They are. They add structure and depth.
Speaker 0 | 12:05.145
And they help us express ourselves more precisely.
Speaker 1 | 12:07.366
Exactly.
Speaker 0 | 12:08.343
It’s amazing how much meaning these little word pairings can pack.
Speaker 1 | 12:11.944
I know, right? It’s like they unlock a whole new level of understanding.
Speaker 0 | 12:16.045
Totally. And adjacent building. It’s like such a simple phrase, but it just makes you think, you know.
Speaker 1 | 12:22.167
It does.
Speaker 0 | 12:22.867
Like what kind of building is it? What’s its story?
Speaker 1 | 12:24.847
Right. It sparks your curiosity.
Speaker 0 | 12:26.608
Yeah, exactly. And I think that’s what I love so much about language learning in general.
Speaker 1 | 12:31.169
Me too.
Speaker 0 | 12:31.909
It’s like there’s always something new to discover.
Speaker 1 | 12:35.010
Always.
Speaker 0 | 12:35.530
Yeah. Okay, well, that brings us to the end of another deep dive.
Speaker 1 | 12:40.360
Another one down.
Speaker 0 | 12:41.861
I know. Time flies when you’re having fun,
Speaker 1 | 12:44.062
right? It really does. We covered a lot today.
Speaker 0 | 12:46.803
We did. From propelling our ambitions all the way to those intricate designs, and even a bit of irrational behavior along the way.
Speaker 1 | 12:54.686
We even touched on economics.
Speaker 0 | 12:56.207
We did. We did. So, as you go about your day, maybe keep an ear out for these collocations.
Speaker 1 | 13:02.250
See if you can spot them in the wild.
Speaker 0 | 13:03.710
Yeah, exactly. You might be surprised how often they pop up.
Speaker 1 | 13:06.724
Oh, you will. You will. They’re everywhere.
Speaker 0 | 13:08.885
Yeah, they really are. And I think each time you hear one, it’s like a little reminder of the power of language.
Speaker 1 | 13:13.468
The beauty of how words work together.
Speaker 0 | 13:15.450
Yeah, the beauty of it. Okay. Until next time, keep exploring and keep learning.
Speaker 1 | 13:20.093
Happy learning, everyone.
Speaker 0 | 13:21.274
Bye for now.