Alphabetically arranged entries trace the origins of hundreds of unusual words and expressions.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions of more than 750 words and phrases not included in traditional dictionaries that have become part of the English lexicon.

Once upon a time, the worst words you could utter were short, simple and tended to be four letters in length. Now things are more complicated. To be insulted as a 'snowflake' or an 'expert' is arguably worse than being called a **** or a **** or even a ****. So what are today's 'bad words' and how are they different from yesterday's taboo expressions? This entertaining guide to the shifting sands of bad language is indispensable in an increasingly...

"An all-you-need dictionary of "spin," with new and useful words for everyday and special occasions, by bestselling humor writers Henry Beard and Christopher Cerf"--Provided by publisher.

Are you at the beginning of your German learning journey? Maybe you're planning a trip to a German speaking country and want to make a good impression by trying out some simple German phrases. Each chapter covers a certain phrase such as 'nice to meet you', 'how are you?, introductions, ordering food etc. and dives deep into all the different ways to say each phrase.