It is very abstract. It's like when you've bought a house, you can't use that money to go grocery shopping. You'd have to sell the house first, which takes time.
It's super unimportant. Don't worry if you don't get it. Besides, the student is never too stupid. If the student doesn't get it, it's cause the teacher can't teach well enough.
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