The Lingo Dictionary by John Miller

The Lingo Dictionary by John Miller

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If you've ever wondered why your girlfriend's a 'Sheila' even though her name is Kate, or why your friend in the outer suburbs of Sydney is said to live 'beyond the black stump', then this is the book for you! Throwing light on all the quirky, intriguing and downright bizarre words and phrases that make up Australian English.

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The Lingo Dictionary by John Miller

If you've ever wondered why your girlfriend's a 'Sheila' even though her name is Kate, or why your friend in the outer suburbs of Sydney is said to live 'beyond the black stump', then this is the book for you! Throwing light on all the quirky, intriguing and downright bizarre words and phrases that make up 'Australian English', this entertaining dictionary of slang belongs on everyone's bookshelf. If you're an Australian, you'll be fascinated to find out how some of the sayings came to be; and if you're a visitor you'll find it an invaluable resource for understanding what people are actually talking about!
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ISBN 13 9781921497049
ISBN 10 1921497041
Title The Lingo Dictionary
Author John Miller
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Exisle Publishing
Year published 2009-01-01
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.