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

by Nigel Rees
$9.90
A Man About a Dog: Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness
A Man About a Dog: Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness

Verbal gymnastics for the diplomatically inclined.

If you revel in the quirks of the English language and find delight in the dance around directness, Nigel Rees' collection in "A Man About a Dog" could be a jovial companion for you. It's a playful expedition, an exploration of linguistic creativity that entertains and enlightens the curious mind fascinated by how we often opt to say anything but the blunt truth. This witty anthology might just become your guilty pleasure, revealing the rich tapestry of euphemisms that drape the bare facts of our world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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

by Nigel Rees
$9.90
ISBN: 9780007240975
Authors: Nigel Rees
Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Politics
Related Topics: Social Issues, Gender, Sociology, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.53
(rated by 15 readers)

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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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Verbal gymnastics for the diplomatically inclined.

If you revel in the quirks of the English language and find delight in the dance around directness, Nigel Rees' collection in "A Man About a Dog" could be a jovial companion for you. It's a playful expedition, an exploration of linguistic creativity that entertains and enlightens the curious mind fascinated by how we often opt to say anything but the blunt truth. This witty anthology might just become your guilty pleasure, revealing the rich tapestry of euphemisms that drape the bare facts of our world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.