Bibliograph

Dictionary of problem words and expressions, Harry Shaw

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Label

Dictionary of problem words and expressions, Harry Shaw

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dictionary of problem words and expressions

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

13859067

Responsibility statement

Harry Shaw

Summary

Defines, explains, and illustrates more than 1500 of the most common mistakes in word use made in English. Includes a brief guide to more effective writing and speaking

Table Of Contents

Part 1. Introduction. The importance of speech -- You and the way you talk and write -- Wordiness -- Triteness -- Troublesome verbs -- Idiomatic usage -- Euphemisms -- Slang -- Jargon and gobbledygook -- Part 2. Dictionary of problem words and expressions: A to Z

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