How Not To Say What You Mean: A Dictionary of Euphemisms (3rd Edition)

How Not To Say What You Mean: A Dictionary of Euphemisms (3rd Edition)   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. In How Not to Say What You Mean, R.W. Holder offers an …

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