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Key concepts are revised through clear worked examples in the accompanying full colour book
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A wide range of vocabulary-building features
A Man About A Dog: Euphemisms and Other Examples of Verbal Squeamishness ISBN:9780007214549 The website shows the VAT'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