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Title

A Man About A Dog: Euphemisms And Other Examples Of Verbal Squeamishness

Publisher

Harpercollins Uk, London

Publication Date

2006

Language

English

ISBN 10

0007214537

ISBN 13

9780007214532

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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Suitable for those captivated by language and our ability to abuse it, this title, by one of Britain's foremost commentators on English, collects and explains examples of verbal perfume.

About the Author

Nigel Rees is the author of I Told You I Was Sick: A Grave Book of Curious Epitaphs and A Word in Your Shell-Like: 6,000 Curious & Everyday Phrases Explained.

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