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Blimey, I’m Knackered!
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Bridge the US/UK language gap with this entertaining new lexicon.
Any American who has ever visited the UK can report humorous or awkward interchanges in which communication broke down. Why? Because while the two countries share a common language, there are profound-and often confusing-differences in usage, colloquialisms, terminology, and slang.
Blimey, I'm Knackered: An American's Survival Guide to British English to the rescue! This delightful compendium of terms, colloquialisms, acronyms, abbreviations, and slang by American scholar and longtime UK resident Marshall Hall is not only a fascinating and useful reference work, it's a delightful read for all who enjoy the evolution and vicissitudes of language and culture.
Nineteen sections cover all aspects of life:
Buildings and Structures
Colloquialisms
Different Names and Pronunciations
British Slang
Pejoratives, Insults, and Derision
Driving and Transportation
The Education System
Cooking and Foods
Geography and the Countryside
Around the Home
People, Professions, and Businesses
Down the Pub
Wardrobe
In and Around London
Place Names
Politics, Titles and the "Realm"
Anatomy and Naughty Bits
Rhyming Slang
Bits and Bobs
Charming pen-and-ink illustrations by Mark Cowie add whimsy and humor to the text. A comprehensive index makes the book quick and easy to use.
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