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A Man About A Dog - Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness (Paperback) Loot Price: R359

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A Man About A Dog - Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness (Paperback): Nigel Rees

A Man About A Dog - Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness (Paperback)

Nigel Rees

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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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Imprint:	Collins
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2008
Authors:	Nigel Rees
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	432
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-721454-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Usage guides Books > Sport & Leisure > Humour > General Promotions
LSN:	0-00-721454-5
Barcode:	9780007214549