In Other Words
This book "is the indispensable guide tot he euphemism, steering you through the multiplicity of evasions on offer, while also providing definitions and histories for a host of well-known phrases. Learn to see through your estate agent's sycophantic spiel at the first mention of 'bijou'; be blinded no more by politicians' doublespeak and duplicity; discover just how many euphemisms ther atre for 'toilet' (you'd be surprised); and, perhaps most importantly, ge tup to speed with your naughty bits and sexual quips." -- back cover.