A Man About A Dog: Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness - Brossura

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9780007214549: A Man About A Dog: Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness
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ISBN 10: 0007214545 ISBN 13: 9780007214549
Casa editrice: Collins Reference, 2011

Sinossi

'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.

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Informazioni sull?autore

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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Editore
Collins Reference
Data di pubblicazione
2011
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0007214545
ISBN 13 
9780007214549
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
432
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
Simone Casetta
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casetta@mondadori.it

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Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo

9780007214532: A Man About A Dog: Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0007214537 ISBN 13:  9780007214532
Casa editrice: Collins, 2006
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