Leaves on the Line: What the British Say... and What We Really Mean

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In every walk of life, from relationships, to work, to politics, sport and the news, our everyday use of English harbors duplicities of meaning. We say "I'm sorry" when we mean "absolute nonsense," and write "Yours faithfully" when we're thinking "Sod you " Jealousy, rage, love, affection--we're equally good at disguising them all. Leaves on the Line compiles this secret language--this "double English"--in a hilarious and forthright volume...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1907554858

ISBN13:9781907554858

Release Date:November 2013

Publisher:Protico

Length:143 Pages

Weight:0.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.3" x 7.9"

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