A Man About a Dog: Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness
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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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:000724097X
ISBN13:9780007240975
Release Date:January 2007
Publisher:HarperCollins (UK)
Length:400 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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A pick for both high school and college holdings
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
A MAN ABOUT A DOG: EUPHEMISMS & OTHER EXAMPLES OF VERBAL SQUEAMISHNESS offers up over two thousand examples of euphemisms which rely on word plays and the art of mincing words. An A-Z dictionary of expressions and sayings provides lively and fun reference perfect for trivia fans and any who enjoy surveys of the oddities and ironies of the English language, making it a pick for both high school and college holdings and general-interest public libraries strong on language studies and trivia facts alike.
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