A Man About A Dog - Couverture souple

Rees

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0007214545 ISBN 13 : 9780007214549

Editeur : Collins Reference, 2011

Synopsis

'Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.'(Quentin Crisp). In his latest book, Nigel Rees, one of Britain's foremost commentators on English, has collected and explained 2467 examples of verbal perfume.

Fascinating, lively and endless fun, 'A Man About A Dog' is a must for anyone captivated by language and our ability to abuse it. Examples include:

• 'Discussing Ugandan affairs'
• 'Ambulance chaser'
• 'Hygienically challenged'

Nigel Rees is one of the best-known language writers and presenters in the UK. His 'Quote…Unquote' radio programme has been running for nearly thirty years.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Nigel Rees is a leading authority on the use of well-known phrases and sayings. As a broadcaster, he is best-known as the deviser and presenter of BBC Radio's Quote…Unquote.

As an author, he has written many books devoted to quotations and aspects of the popular use of the English language, always emphasizing the humour in his subject.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Collins Reference
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0007214545
• ISBN 13: 9780007214549
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Simone Casetta; casetta@mondadori.it; ; Via Mondadori 1,; Segrate Milano; 20090; Italie