How Not to Say what You Mean

Autori

• R. W. Holder

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• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Libri di testo
• Linguistica
• Manuali e guide
• Saggistica

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We often use euphemisms when dealing with taboo or sensitive subjects--we speak of "full-figured" women, we "fudge" on our income tax, we get "cold feet" before our wedding. Here, author Holder celebrates this human tendency to use mild, vague, or roundabout expressions rather than those which are blunt, precise, and true. The dictionary provides definitions, examples, as well as historical explanations where appropriate.--From publisher description

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

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