American Idioms in Historical Perspective

American Idioms in Historical Perspective: Explore the Evolution of American English 🇺🇸

Ez az angol nyelvű könyv egy időutazás az amerikai nyelvbe! Ismerd meg a legnépszerűbb kifejezéseket és szavakat, melyeket az elmúlt négy generáció használt, miközben feltárod a politikai filozófiák közötti kulturális harcokat.

What you'll discover:

• A time capsule of American English: Explore popular phrases and buzzwords from the last four generations.
• Cultural insights: Understand the culture war among prevailing political philosophies.
• Definitions of modern terms: Objectively defined "woke" terms related to gender, race, social justice, and political correctness, illustrated with examples.
• Rich in linguistic variety: Euphemisms, metaphors, catchphrases, and slang terms shared by baby boomers, their children, and grandchildren.
• Understanding contemporary phrases: Definitions of words and phrases like snowflakes, Oppression Olympics, toxic masculinity, and gender-affirming care.
• Origin references: Many references to the origin and first recorded date of 11,500 words and phrases.

This book is perfect for anyone interested in:

• Linguistics: Delve into the history and evolution of American idioms.
• Cultural studies: Gain insights into American culture and political discourse.
• Understanding modern language: Stay up-to-date with contemporary terms and their meanings.