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Ask for help > Why is "big apple" the nickname of New York?
Why is "big apple" the nickname of New York?
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Rosa F�lix
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Why is "big apple" the nickname of New York?
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Can anybody tell me the origin of this nickname for New York?
I �ve looked it up in the net but nothing clarifies it.
Please, if you know where I can find this information, let me know as well - I �d be very grateful (well, I already am). Thank you very much!
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26 Apr 2009
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MissMelissa12
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I �ve just googled it and I found this:
Though, as In spanish we call � �apple � � ( manzana) to refer to any neighborhood...then I though it �d be the meaning like � �the big neighbourhood � � � �la gran manzana � �
But havent found any of that searching on the web.
Miss Melissa.  |
26 Apr 2009
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Rosa F�lix
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Thank you so much for your interest and help Melissa!
It was also very interesting to know your (spanish) meaning of apple: it makes a lot more sense!!!
Rosa F�lix
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26 Apr 2009
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ESL
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Hi Rosa-
go to www.ask.com for any questions you can think of , and you will immediatedly find your answers.
Have a good week,
Alyssa |
26 Apr 2009
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Popina
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Well i�ve once read that in the late 70 or so jazz musicians called New York "The big apple" because they said that once you�ve got Ny you got " the big apple". (in terms of success).
Hope it helps!
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26 Apr 2009
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Jayho
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Hi Rosa
When I am unsure I just ceheck Wikipedia.
Cheers
Jayho |
27 Apr 2009
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