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T�tulo

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

Editor

HarperCollins UK

Fecha de publicaci�n

2006

Idioma

Ingl�s

ISBN 10

0007214537

ISBN 13

9780007214532

Encuadernaci�n

Hardcover

Edici�n

First edition-first printing.

Estado

Near fine

Estado de la sobrecubierta

Near fine

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Entertainment : Humor

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'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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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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