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The Last Word: Tales from the Tip of the Mother Tongue Book

Enables you to learn the advantages of having your own signature word. This title shows why the lifts in the House of Commons have posh accents. It also lets you discover the discreet art of the loophemism.Read More

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  • Foyles

    Do you know your geek-speak from your geek-chic? Ever wanted to put Humpty Dumpty together again? Can you distinguish Spanglish from Chinglish? We adapt words from other languages, from slang, from developments in science, literature and art. Learn the advantages of having your own signature word; why the lifts in the House of Commons have posh accents; and, discover the discreet art of the loophemism. Witty and utterly delightful, "The Last Word" will tease, tickle and tantalise those who enjoy all things lexical.

  • 1408804352
  • 9781408804353
  • Ben Macintyre
  • 6 September 2010
  • Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 320
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