A Dictionary of Euphemisms How Not To Say What You Mean Third Edition

A Dictionary of Euphemisms How Not To Say What You Mean Third Edition Book Description

Now in paperback, this brand new edition of
A Dictionary of Euphemisms

Now in paperback,

A Dictionary of Euphemisms

General trade; those with an interest in language and humour in language.

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Review from previous edition This ingenious collection is not only very funny but extremely instructive too

Iris Murdoch

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Many printable gems

Daily Telegraph

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An informative, amusing collection

Observer

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Hugely enjoyable and cherishable

Times Educational Supplement

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Euphemists are a lively, inventive, self-regarding and bumptious bunch. Holder goes among them with an etymological glint in his eye.

Iain Finlayson, Financial Times

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The Oxford Dictionary of Euphemisms is a goldmine for anyone who enjoys words.

Richard Bell, Writing Magazine

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this fascinating book ... don t put this dictionary in the loo - there s another euphemism for you - or else guests will never come out. It s unputdownable once you open it.

Peter Mullen, Yorkshire Post

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Ordered alphabetically and indexed by subject, lovers of word play will have a field day.

Paul James, Herald Express (Torquay)

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Your complete guide to every euphemism you could ever want to know, and many you would rather not.

Daily Mail

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A most valuable and splendidly presented collection; at once scholarly, tasteful, and witty.

Lord Quirk

Contents

An Explanation

Bibliography

Dictionary of Euphemisms

Thematic Index

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