Faux pas? : a no-nonsense guide to words and phrases from other languages /
Gooden, Philip.
London : A & C Black,
2007, c2005.
'Faux Pas' focuses on familiar terms and expressions which have been absorbed into the English language from abroad, as well as those that are new, curious or amusing. Each expression is 'translated' with an indication of origin and pronunciation, a comment on its use and a 'pretentiousness' index.
Includes index.
"Winner, English-Speaking Union English Language Book Award"--Cover.
'Faux Pas' focuses on familiar terms and expressions which have been absorbed into the English language from abroad, as well as those that are new, curious or amusing. Each expression is 'translated' with an indication of origin and pronunciation, a comment on its use and a 'pretentiousness' index.
English language