An edition of How not to say what you mean
(2002)
How not to say what you mean
a dictionary of euphemisms
2nd pbk. ed.
by R. W. Holder
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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.
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English language, Euphemism, Vocabulary, Dictionaries, Synonyms and antonyms, Terms and phrases, English language -- Euphemism -- Dictionaries, English language -- Synonyms and antonyms, English language -- Terms and phrases, English language, dictionaries, English language, synonyms and antonyms, English language, terms and phrasesShowing 3 featured editions. View all 3 editions?
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How Not To Say What You Mean: A Dictionary of Euphemisms
November 12, 2007, Oxford University Press, USA
in English
0199208395 9780199208395
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How not to say what you mean: a dictionary of euphemisms
2003, Oxford University Press
in English
- 2nd pbk. ed.
0198607628 9780198607625
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How not to say what you mean: a dictionary of euphemisms
2002, Oxford University Press
in English
- 3rd ed.
0198604025 9780198604020
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [xii]-xxii) and index.
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