How not to say what you mean

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.

שנה

2002

שפה

English

הוצאה

Oxford University Press, USA

מהדורות

1

עמודים

384

ISBN

9780199208395

מקור הנתונים: Wikidata