English Dictionary of Euphemisms and Taboos
This "English Dictionary of Euphemisms and Taboos" booklet provides you with a wide range of such phrases that are widely used in English. This dictionary will help you understand the language more deeply and develop your skills to communicate effectively with people from different cultural and social backgrounds. The examples and definitions presented here clarify in which situations the use of euphemisms and taboo words is acceptable or undesirable.While using the dictionary, you will discover new, subtle, and polite ways to express certain concepts. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of how unpleasant it can be to refer to certain concepts directly, and consequently, what soft, polite phrases should be used instead.
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English Dictionary of Euphemisms and Taboos
This "English Dictionary of Euphemisms and Taboos" booklet provides you with a wide range of such phrases that are widely used in English. This dictionary will help you understand the language more deeply and develop your skills to communicate effectively with people from different cultural and social backgrounds. The examples and definitions presented here clarify in which situations the use of euphemisms and taboo words is acceptable or undesirable.While using the dictionary, you will discover new, subtle, and polite ways to express certain concepts. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of how unpleasant it can be to refer to certain concepts directly, and consequently, what soft, polite phrases should be used instead.
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English Dictionary of Euphemisms and Taboos
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English Dictionary of Euphemisms and Taboos
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9786207653409 |
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Publisher: | LAP Lambert Academic Publishing |
Publication date: | 06/17/2024 |
Pages: | 76 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.18(d) |
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