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Rees, Nigel

 
9780007240975: A Man About a Dog: Euphemisms & Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 000724097X ISBN 13 : 9780007240975
Editeur : Collins, 2006

Synopsis

Quentin Crisp once quipped that euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne. This leading commentator on the English language has ranged far and wide to collect and comment upon 2,467 examples of euphemistic phrases--those expressions that so inventively display the art of mincing words. From the politically correct to the highly incorrect, this book goes in ruthless pursuit of the coy, the prudish, the squeamish, the obfuscatory, and the blatant reshaping of the truth. So whether you have to see a man about a dog or just need to powder your nose, this entertaining reference will show you how not to say what you mean.

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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.

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Éditeur
Collins
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
000724097X
ISBN 13 
9780007240975
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
432
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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