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Mighty fine words and smashing expressionsMighty fine words and smashing expressions

Mighty fine words and smashing expressions2002

Making Sense of Transatlantic English

Orin Hargraves

About this book

"Mighty Fine Words and Smashing Expressions: Making Sense of Transatlantic English is a practical and engaging guide to sorting out the differences between American and British English. Written with a culturally neutral stance, this book catalogs the differences between the "two" languages. Not simply a collection of lists, the chapters of this book are arranged around important and familiar topics, including Education; the Government and the Law; Money, Business, and Work; Sickness and Health; Food, Clothing, and Shelter; Transport(ation); Sport(s) and Leisure; and What You Don't Say." "Entertaining and fun, Mighty Fine Words and Smashing Expressions contains comprehensive word and subject indexes, making it an invaluable resource for word-lovers, English teachers, media junkies, and travel(l)ers back and forth across the pond."--Jacket.

Details

First published
2002
OL Work ID
OL2039024W

Subjects

English languageFigures of speechAmericanismsEnglish language, great britainEnglish language, united states

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