Speaker 0 | 00:00.040
Hey everyone and welcome back for another deep dive.
Speaker 1 | 00:02.901
Glad to be back.
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This time we’re going to be looking at collocations. That’s right. And we have a great list from you guys out there listening.
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Some really interesting ones this time.
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Yeah and I’m really excited to jump into this.
Speaker 1 | 00:14.029
Me too.
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So let’s get started with our first collocation marshal.
Speaker 1 | 00:19.433
Okay.
Speaker 0 | 00:20.414
Now when I think of marshal I think of like someone who’s very important.
Speaker 1 | 00:26.077
Yeah definitely someone with a lot of authority.
Speaker 0 | 00:28.239
Yeah like a leader. with someone in charge. And we see that in collocations like field marshal.
Speaker 1 | 00:32.622
Yeah, field marshal is the highest rank in the army.
Speaker 0 | 00:34.764
It’s like top of the top. Yeah, you got it. Leading the troops on the battlefield.
Speaker 1 | 00:37.706
Yeah, exactly. Someone who commands respect.
Speaker 0 | 00:39.767
So impressive. And then we have grand marshal.
Speaker 1 | 00:42.649
Yeah, grand marshal. That’s more ceremonial.
Speaker 0 | 00:45.031
Oh, so like leading a parade?
Speaker 1 | 00:48.053
Yeah, or some kind of big event.
Speaker 0 | 00:50.415
Oh, okay, I get it. And air marshal.
Speaker 1 | 00:52.257
For the Air Force, of course.
Speaker 0 | 00:53.538
Right high up in the sky.
Speaker 1 | 00:54.598
Keeping everything in order up there.
Speaker 0 | 00:56.320
It seems like marshal is always associated with being in control.
Speaker 1 | 01:00.062
Yeah, that’s a good observation.
Speaker 0 | 01:01.863
Like someone who knows what they’re doing.
Speaker 1 | 01:03.324
Exactly, someone with expertise.
Speaker 0 | 01:05.345
But it’s not always about the military, right?
Speaker 1 | 01:07.466
Right, we see it in other areas too.
Speaker 0 | 01:09.607
Like fire marshal?
Speaker 1 | 01:10.768
Yeah, making sure buildings are safe.
Speaker 0 | 01:12.369
Oh yeah, and preventing fires.
Speaker 1 | 01:14.150
Right, they have a lot of responsibility.
Speaker 0 | 01:16.191
They do, and police marshal.
Speaker 1 | 01:18.432
Keeping the peace in a town or a city.
Speaker 0 | 01:21.554
So it’s all about keeping things safe and orderly.
Speaker 1 | 01:24.040
Yeah, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Speaker 0 | 01:26.421
Marshall really is all about authority and expertise.
Speaker 1 | 01:29.363
Definitely.
Speaker 0 | 01:30.924
But what about Marshall resources? That’s a little different, right?
Speaker 1 | 01:34.347
Yeah, it’s not about people this time.
Speaker 0 | 01:36.248
It’s about bringing things together. Yeah,
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like gathering and organizing resources.
Speaker 0 | 01:40.491
But it’s more than just collecting stuff, right?
Speaker 1 | 01:42.452
It’s about using those resources effectively.
Speaker 0 | 01:45.454
Like being a good manager.
Speaker 1 | 01:46.775
Yeah, exactly. Knowing what you have and how to use it.
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Like for a big project.
Speaker 1 | 01:51.218
Right, or a company launching a new product.
Speaker 0 | 01:53.644
So, Marshall Resources is about planning and coordination.
Speaker 1 | 01:56.764
Absolutely. Making sure everything works together.
Speaker 0 | 01:59.605
I like that it’s like a well-oiled machine.
Speaker 1 | 02:02.326
Yeah, everything runs in smoothly.
Speaker 0 | 02:04.546
Okay, now let’s move on to a different set of collocations.
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Okay, what do you have?
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We’re going to talk about staircase.
Speaker 1 | 02:10.728
Staircase. Interesting.
Speaker 0 | 02:13.029
Yeah, I’m already picturing all kinds of staircases in my mind.
Speaker 1 | 02:15.649
Me too. It’s a word that sparks the imagination.
Speaker 0 | 02:18.570
Definitely. So, we’ve got spiral staircase. Oh,
Speaker 1 | 02:21.491
yeah. Those are always elegant.
Speaker 0 | 02:23.112
They are like in a castle.
Speaker 1 | 02:25.372
Yeah, or a fancy library.
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Leading up to a secret room.
Speaker 1 | 02:28.473
I love those.
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And then we have wooden staircase.
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More traditional.
Speaker 0 | 02:32.534
Yeah, like an old house. Yeah,
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I can hear the creaking.
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And marble staircase.
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Now we’re talking luxury.
Speaker 0 | 02:37.816
Right, grand and impressive.
Speaker 1 | 02:39.356
Like in a palace.
Speaker 0 | 02:40.596
It’s amazing how different materials can change the whole feel.
Speaker 1 | 02:43.477
Yeah, it’s true.
Speaker 0 | 02:44.858
And then we have narrow staircase and wide staircase.
Speaker 1 | 02:48.178
So it’s about the size now.
Speaker 0 | 02:49.679
Yeah, like a narrow staircase might be a little scary.
Speaker 1 | 02:52.260
Yeah, especially if it’s dark.
Speaker 0 | 02:53.781
And a wide staircase is more inviting.
Speaker 1 | 02:55.863
Yeah, you can walk up side by side.
Speaker 0 | 02:57.524
So it’s all about the space.
Speaker 1 | 02:59.025
Exactly different feelings.
Speaker 0 | 03:00.146
And then there’s steep staircase.
Speaker 1 | 03:02.448
Now that sounds like a challenge.
Speaker 0 | 03:03.729
It does look like a good workout.
Speaker 1 | 03:04.950
Yeah, maybe leading up to a high tower.
Speaker 0 | 03:06.771
And we have climb the staircase.
Speaker 1 | 03:09.413
So now there’s action involved.
Speaker 0 | 03:11.395
Yeah, we’re not just standing there anymore.
Speaker 1 | 03:12.896
We’re making an effort.
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Like climbing a mountain.
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Or reaching for a goal.
Speaker 0 | 03:16.459
It’s about overcoming obstacles.
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And achieving something great.
Speaker 0 | 03:19.742
I love how staircase can be so metaphorical.
Speaker 1 | 03:21.924
Yeah, it’s a powerful image.
Speaker 0 | 03:23.505
Well, that was a lot of collocations.
Speaker 1 | 03:24.966
It was.
Speaker 0 | 03:25.726
And we’re just getting started.
Speaker 1 | 03:27.247
There’s more to come.
Speaker 0 | 03:28.228
So stay tuned for part two of our deep dive.
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We’ll be right back. Welcome back to our deep dive.
Speaker 0 | 03:35.893
It’s great to be back.
Speaker 1 | 03:36.954
We’re going to keep exploring these cool collocations.
Speaker 0 | 03:39.716
I love it. It’s like solving a puzzle, you know.
Speaker 1 | 03:42.257
Uncovering the secrets of the language.
Speaker 0 | 03:43.939
Exactly. And I feel like we’re getting better at it with every episode.
Speaker 1 | 03:47.201
Me too. Practice makes perfect, right?
Speaker 0 | 03:49.322
Right. So what’s next on our list?
Speaker 1 | 03:51.232
We’ve got some interesting ones featuring solely.
Speaker 0 | 03:54.554
Solely. Hmm. That sounds pretty exclusive.
Speaker 1 | 03:57.676
Yeah, it is. It means like only or entirely.
Speaker 0 | 04:00.859
Oh, OK. So like in the collocation solely based on.
Speaker 1 | 04:03.601
Exactly. It means that something is only based on one thing.
Speaker 0 | 04:07.063
So like if a decision is solely based on facts.
Speaker 1 | 04:10.466
Yeah. It means they didn’t consider anything else.
Speaker 0 | 04:12.968
Just the facts. No opinions or feelings.
Speaker 1 | 04:15.489
Exactly. A very objective approach.
Speaker 0 | 04:17.411
And we have. solely rely on…
Speaker 1 | 04:20.320
Yeah, depending on something completely…
Speaker 0 | 04:22.401
Solely rely on public transportation.
Speaker 1 | 04:24.821
Right, you don’t have a car or any other options.
Speaker 0 | 04:26.882
It’s your only choice.
Speaker 1 | 04:27.842
Exactly, and then they’re solely responsible.
Speaker 0 | 04:29.843
Oh, that sounds serious.
Speaker 1 | 04:31.623
It means you’re the only one accountable.
Speaker 0 | 04:34.104
Like if something goes wrong?
Speaker 1 | 04:35.904
Yeah, there’s no one else to blame.
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It’s all on you.
Speaker 1 | 04:38.625
Yeah, a lot of pressure.
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But also a lot of ownership. True,
Speaker 1 | 04:41.546
taking responsibility for your actions.
Speaker 0 | 04:43.186
And we have solely focused on…
Speaker 1 | 04:45.267
Yeah, having your attention on just one thing.
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Like a laser focus.
Speaker 1 | 04:49.231
Exactly. Nothing can distract you.
Speaker 0 | 04:51.095
And solely dedicated to.
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Putting all your effort into something.
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Like your work.
Speaker 1 | 04:55.542
or a hobby yeah giving it your all solely is a powerful word it is it shows commitment and determination okay let’s shift gears a bit sounds good what do you have in mind let’s talk about emotions oh emotions interesting yeah and specifically exclamations those sudden outbursts yeah like when you’re surprised or excited and you can’t help but shout out exactly so
Speaker 0 | 05:18.131
we have cry of exclamation that sounds intense it does like um A cry of pain.
Speaker 1 | 05:25.742
Yeah, or a cry of joy.
Speaker 0 | 05:27.222
It could be either one.
Speaker 1 | 05:28.123
Yeah, depending on the context.
Speaker 0 | 05:29.523
And we have exclamation of surprise.
Speaker 1 | 05:31.744
Like when you see something unexpected.
Speaker 0 | 05:33.484
Yeah, and you gasp.
Speaker 1 | 05:34.865
Exactly, a spontaneous reaction.
Speaker 0 | 05:36.845
And shout of exclamation.
Speaker 1 | 05:38.786
Now that’s pure excitement.
Speaker 0 | 05:40.306
Like you won a prize.
Speaker 1 | 05:41.826
Yeah, or your team scored a goal.
Speaker 0 | 05:44.507
You can’t contain yourself.
Speaker 1 | 05:45.567
You gotta let it out.
Speaker 0 | 05:46.768
And exclamation of disbelief.
Speaker 1 | 05:48.208
When you just can’t believe something.
Speaker 0 | 05:49.769
Like when you hear amazing news.
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Or see something incredible. Incredible.
Speaker 0 | 05:53.510
It’s too much to process.
Speaker 1 | 05:54.570
And then there’s sudden exclamation.
Speaker 0 | 05:56.251
It sounds spontaneous. Yeah,
Speaker 1 | 05:57.651
like a reflex.
Speaker 0 | 05:58.592
Like you touch something hot.
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And you shout out without thinking.
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Or you see a spider.
Speaker 1 | 06:04.334
Ah, I hate spiders.
Speaker 0 | 06:06.235
And lastly, we have exclamation of joy.
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Pure happiness.
Speaker 0 | 06:11.337
Yeah, like when you achieve something great.
Speaker 1 | 06:13.358
Or you’re reunited with someone you love.
Speaker 0 | 06:15.719
It’s a beautiful thing. It is. Okay, now let’s talk about some negative emotions.
Speaker 1 | 06:19.261
Okay, bring on the negativity.
Speaker 0 | 06:20.661
Just kidding. But seriously, we have dismay.
Speaker 1 | 06:23.943
That feeling of disappointment.
Speaker 0 | 06:25.885
Yeah, like when something doesn’t go your way.
Speaker 1 | 06:27.586
You feel let down.
Speaker 0 | 06:29.147
Exactly. So we have express dismay.
Speaker 1 | 06:32.089
Like telling someone how disappointed you are.
Speaker 0 | 06:34.390
Yeah, or showing it on your face.
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To my dismay.
Speaker 0 | 06:37.773
That’s like saying I was really hoping for something else.
Speaker 1 | 06:39.874
Yeah, and it didn’t happen.
Speaker 0 | 06:41.435
Look at dismay.
Speaker 1 | 06:42.336
You can see it in their eyes.
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That sad expression.
Speaker 1 | 06:44.997
Yeah, a clear sign of disappointment.
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And in dismay.
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Feeling completely overwhelmed by it.
Speaker 0 | 06:49.781
Like you don’t know what to do.
Speaker 1 | 06:51.086
And we also have fill with dismay.
Speaker 0 | 06:53.808
That sounds intense.
Speaker 1 | 06:54.869
It is like the feeling just washes over you.
Speaker 0 | 06:57.371
And reaction of dismay.
Speaker 1 | 06:58.952
How you respond to that feeling.
Speaker 0 | 07:00.654
Maybe you cry or get angry.
Speaker 1 | 07:02.755
Everyone reacts differently.
Speaker 0 | 07:04.697
Okay, now let’s move on to fright.
Speaker 1 | 07:06.539
Fright. That’s a strong word.
Speaker 0 | 07:08.420
It is. It’s all about fear.
Speaker 1 | 07:09.842
Yeah, that feeling of being scared.
Speaker 0 | 07:12.123
So we have give a fright.
Speaker 1 | 07:13.505
Like when you scare someone? Yeah,
Speaker 0 | 07:14.846
like jumping out and yelling boo.
Speaker 1 | 07:18.489
And get a fright.
Speaker 0 | 07:19.290
Being on the receiving end of that scare.
Speaker 1 | 07:21.050
Yeah, your heart starts racing.
Speaker 0 | 07:23.031
And leap in fright.
Speaker 1 | 07:24.191
That’s a physical reaction.
Speaker 0 | 07:25.631
Yeah, like when you jump back.
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Scream in fright.
Speaker 0 | 07:27.892
Letting out a scream.
Speaker 1 | 07:28.812
A primal response to fear.
Speaker 0 | 07:30.573
And shiver with fright.
Speaker 1 | 07:31.733
That’s like when you get goosebumps.
Speaker 0 | 07:33.014
Yeah, your body’s way of reacting to fear.
Speaker 1 | 07:35.214
And lastly, look of fright.
Speaker 0 | 07:37.095
You can see the fear in their eyes.
Speaker 1 | 07:38.455
Those wide eyes and that pale face.
Speaker 0 | 07:40.676
Yeah, a clear sign of terror.
Speaker 1 | 07:42.676
Wow, we’ve covered a lot of emotions.
Speaker 0 | 07:44.837
We have from joy to fear.
Speaker 1 | 07:46.778
It’s amazing how many collocations there are for feelings.
Speaker 0 | 07:49.778
It shows how important emotions are to us.
Speaker 1 | 07:52.139
Yeah, they shape our experiences.
Speaker 0 | 07:54.099
And they give our language depth.
Speaker 1 | 07:57.901
And we’re back for our final deep dive into these collocations.
Speaker 0 | 08:01.401
I can’t believe we’re already at part three. Time flies when you’re having fun,
Speaker 1 | 08:05.042
right? It really does, especially when we’re talking about words.
Speaker 0 | 08:08.103
Absolutely. Okay, let’s jump back into our list.
Speaker 1 | 08:11.384
Sounds good.
Speaker 0 | 08:12.364
What do we have next?
Speaker 1 | 08:13.405
We’ve got some interesting ones featuring the word feminine.
Speaker 0 | 08:16.554
Okay, feminine. That’s an interesting one.
Speaker 1 | 08:18.875
It is. It’s a word that has a lot of different connotations.
Speaker 0 | 08:22.057
Yeah, definitely. And it’s important to be mindful of the context.
Speaker 1 | 08:25.318
Absolutely. So let’s see what collocations we have here.
Speaker 0 | 08:27.920
Okay, so we’ve got feminine charm.
Speaker 1 | 08:31.041
That sounds pretty classic.
Speaker 0 | 08:32.482
Yeah, it’s a common way to describe a woman’s attractiveness.
Speaker 1 | 08:36.004
But it’s also kind of subjective, right?
Speaker 0 | 08:38.325
Yeah. What one person finds charming, another might not.
Speaker 1 | 08:41.247
It’s all about perception.
Speaker 0 | 08:42.848
And then we have feminine grace.
Speaker 1 | 08:45.609
Like a d***. A dancer.
Speaker 0 | 08:46.770
Yeah, or a model walking down the runway.
Speaker 1 | 08:48.771
That elegance and poise.
Speaker 0 | 08:50.412
It’s a quality that’s often admired.
Speaker 1 | 08:52.233
And feminine beauty.
Speaker 0 | 08:53.514
A classic combination.
Speaker 1 | 08:54.914
Celebrating a woman’s physical appearance.
Speaker 0 | 08:57.456
But beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Speaker 1 | 09:00.177
Right, so it’s not just about conforming to a certain standard.
Speaker 0 | 09:03.959
It’s about embracing your own unique beauty. I like that. And we have feminine traits.
Speaker 1 | 09:09.362
Now that’s a bit more general.
Speaker 0 | 09:10.903
Yeah, it refers to qualities that are often associated with women.
Speaker 1 | 09:13.845
Like nurturing. and empathy.
Speaker 0 | 09:16.587
But it’s important to remember that these traits aren’t exclusive to women.
Speaker 1 | 09:19.689
Right. Everyone can express these qualities.
Speaker 0 | 09:21.731
It’s about breaking down those gender stereotypes.
Speaker 1 | 09:23.973
And then we have feminine touch.
Speaker 0 | 09:25.975
Like adding a delicate detail to something.
Speaker 1 | 09:27.736
Like decorating a cake or arranging flowers.
Speaker 0 | 09:30.939
That artistic flair.
Speaker 1 | 09:32.280
It’s a way of expressing creativity and care.
Speaker 0 | 09:34.822
And feminine appearance.
Speaker 1 | 09:36.284
Focusing on a woman’s overall look. It could be her clothing hairstyle or makeup.
Speaker 0 | 09:41.568
It’s how she presents herself to the world.
Speaker 1 | 09:43.486
And lastly, we have feminine side. Hmm.
Speaker 0 | 09:47.331
That one’s interesting.
Speaker 1 | 09:48.373
Yeah. It suggests that everyone has both masculine and feminine qualities.
Speaker 0 | 09:52.378
It’s about embracing the full spectrum of your identity.
Speaker 1 | 09:55.142
Yeah. regardless of gender.
Speaker 0 | 09:56.987
I think these feminine collocations are a good reminder that language is always evolving.
Speaker 1 | 10:01.631
It is. And it’s up to us to use it in a way that’s inclusive and respectful.
Speaker 0 | 10:05.753
That’s a great point. Okay, so we’ve reached the end of our deep dive.
Speaker 1 | 10:09.276
Wow, that went by fast.
Speaker 0 | 10:10.717
It did. But we covered a lot of ground.
Speaker 1 | 10:12.738
We did, from authority to emotions to gender.
Speaker 0 | 10:16.041
And everything in between.
Speaker 1 | 10:17.322
I always learn so much from these deep dives.
Speaker 0 | 10:19.523
Me too. And I hope our listeners do too.
Speaker 1 | 10:21.885
It’s amazing how much we can discover about language. and about ourselves by paying attention to the words we use.
Speaker 0 | 10:27.351
So keep exploring those collocations, everyone.
Speaker 1 | 10:29.674
And keep those lists coming.
Speaker 0 | 10:31.156
We’ll be back soon with another deep dive.
Speaker 1 | 10:33.620
Until then, happy word hunting.