Publication

2003 - Oxford University Press, Oxford, England

Language

English

Word Count

76,250 words, Guess

Page Count

305 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing146098
  • Goodreads504132

Classifications

  • DDC428/.00941
  • LCCPE1711 .H37 2003

Description

"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.

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Other Editions

  • Mighty fine words and smashing expressionsOxford University Press2003

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