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Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons

By Simon Brett

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Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons

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A modern book of oxymorons, from 'alcohol-free wine' to 'compassionate Conservatism' The oxymoron is one of the great beauties of the English language - 'a figure of speech that juxtaposes elements that appear to be contradictory'. Some are so common that they are part of everyday language: when we speak of acting naturally . . . or a victimless crime . . . or buy a one-size-fits-all garment . . . the oxymoron is there, hiding in plain sight. From Popular Culture, to Political Principles and Business Ethics, this book (sure to be a new classic) contains a seriously funny collection of the most brilliantly silly oxymorons, accompanied by amusing illustrations by Paul Thomas. Numb Feeling: This can be prompted by many domestic events, such opening a spouse's credit card statement, picking up the telephone bill for a teenager in love, or simply standing on the bathroom scales. Open Secret: There are many of these in relationships, the most common being a husband having an affair that everyone knows about (except his wife). Useful FAQ: FAQ is an abbreviation for 'Frequently Asked Questions'. Lists of FAQs are guaranteed to list the answer to every question except the one you want the answer to.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
160
Release Date:
2018-11-13
Publication Date:
2018-11-13
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1472139437
ISBN13:
9781472139436
Weight:
235 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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