Why do they call New York "The Big Apple"?
ANS: Brewer's Dictionary of 20th century Phrase and Fable suggests that it comes from the Hispanic nickname of 'La Grande Manzana' (The big street block) because of its street pattern. The Spanish word manzana also means apple. It also could be simply from the idea that New York offered the opportunity for every body to have 'a bite of the apple', that is, a chance of success.
ANS: Brewer's Dictionary of 20th century Phrase and Fable suggests that it comes from the Hispanic nickname of 'La Grande Manzana' (The big street block) because of its street pattern. The Spanish word manzana also means apple. It also could be simply from the idea that New York offered the opportunity for every body to have 'a bite of the apple', that is, a chance of success.
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