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Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay
Practical Advice for the Grammatically Challenged*and That's No Lie
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Exploring the quirks of the English language, this book delves into the evolution of words and their meanings, revealing how terms like "viable" transitioned from medical jargon to everyday usage. The authors clarify common confusions, such as the distinction between "lay" and "lie," providing insightful commentary and entertaining examples. Ideal for language enthusiasts, writers, and educators, it promises a delightful experience filled with wit and wisdom about the nuances of English.
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Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay, Richard Lederer, Richard Dowis
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2001
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- Titul
- Sleeping Dogs Don't Lay
- Podtitul
- Practical Advice for the Grammatically Challenged*and That's No Lie
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Richard Lederer, Richard Dowis
- Vydavatel
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Rok vydání
- 2001
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9780312263942
- Kategorie
- Jazykové slovníky a učebnice
- Anotace
- Exploring the quirks of the English language, this book delves into the evolution of words and their meanings, revealing how terms like "viable" transitioned from medical jargon to everyday usage. The authors clarify common confusions, such as the distinction between "lay" and "lie," providing insightful commentary and entertaining examples. Ideal for language enthusiasts, writers, and educators, it promises a delightful experience filled with wit and wisdom about the nuances of English.