Words for Life

Whatever you need, Susie Dent has a word for it. Do you know the name for someone who loves reading in bed, or what a binfluencer. does. How about the medieval invention of Lubberland. as a place for lazy teenagers, or the story of Mayday. as a request for help. Lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown. 's Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent does and here are her greatest discoveries. From wabbit. to dust bunnies. , and from the strange history of arse. to the best ways to describe moonlight, Words for Life. offers a full year's supply of verbal vitamins guaranteed to brighten and boost every day. Here you will learn of the Mother-in-Law's Dream. as well as the Yuleshard,. and discover expressions that can fix (or at least nail) the problems of modern life, whether dealing with unrequited love or unsatisfactory politicians, eating a whole packet of biscuits or forgetting someone's name. From starting January 1 with your best foot forward (qualtagh. ) to leaping happily into the unknown (with a drink in your hand) on 31 December, here is the perfect guide to ensure your best year yet - and 365 words you'll want to keep for life.