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A Man About A Dog - by Nigel Rees (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 'Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.'
- Author(s): Nigel Rees
- 432 Pages
- Reference, Dictionaries
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Book Synopsis
'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.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x 1.07 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 432
Genre: Reference
Sub-Genre: Dictionaries
Publisher: Collins
Format: Paperback
Author: Nigel Rees
Language: English
Street Date: June 2, 2008
TCIN: 1004453333
UPC: 9780007214549
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-8172
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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