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In Other Words: The Meanings and Memoirs of Euphemisms

Dominique Enright

2.8/5 ( ratings)

Have you ever heard a politician be a little economical with the truth? Or had to relay the sad news that old Uncle Geoffrey, ever the keen sportsman, has in fact now kicked the bucket? Funnily enough, these strange phrases are completely comprehensible to us - such is the power of euphemisms and the extent to which they are now subsumed into our everyday language. But where did they come from originally, and for just how long have we been colouring and shrouding our speech with them? In Other Words explains just that, wittily describing the history, origin and clever common usage of our favourite euphemistic phrases.

Pages: 160

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Michael O'Mara

Release: August 01, 2005

ISBN: 1843171449

ISBN 13: 9781843171447

In Other Words: The Meanings and Memoirs of Euphemisms

Dominique Enright

2.8/5 ( ratings)

Have you ever heard a politician be a little economical with the truth? Or had to relay the sad news that old Uncle Geoffrey, ever the keen sportsman, has in fact now kicked the bucket? Funnily enough, these strange phrases are completely comprehensible to us - such is the power of euphemisms and the extent to which they are now subsumed into our everyday language. But where did they come from originally, and for just how long have we been colouring and shrouding our speech with them? In Other Words explains just that, wittily describing the history, origin and clever common usage of our favourite euphemistic phrases.

Pages: 160

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Michael O'Mara

Release: August 01, 2005

ISBN: 1843171449

ISBN 13: 9781843171447

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