Leaves on the Line
Martin Toseland
A humorous and insightful guide to what the British really mean when they speak.
In every walk of life, from relationships, to work, to politics, sport and the news, our everyday use of English harbours duplicities of meaning. We say 'I'm sorry' when we mean 'absolute nonsense', and write 'Yours faithfully' when we're thinking 'Sod you!' Jealousy, rage, love, affection – we're equally good at disguising them all. Leaves on the Line compiles this secret language – this 'double English' – in a hilarious and forthright volume exposing the doublespeak ... Read more
Transport: 'This service is delayed because of leaves on the track…'
Social: 'I'm not being racist but…'
Weather: 'Nice weather we're having…'
Sport: 'We're taking each game as it comes…'
Relationships: 'I've never met anyone like you before…'
Polititcs: 'Spending on health has increased in real terms, year on year, since we were elected…'
Word count: 30,000
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