BROOKLYN BRIDGE


Meaning of BROOKLYN BRIDGE in English

the bridge over the East River in New York City that connects Manhattan (1) with Brooklyn . It was opened in 1883 and has a length of 1 595 feet (486 metres). The expression selling the Brooklyn Bridge to somebody means tricking them in a deal.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.