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NYC Idioms
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This green statue was a gift from France and is located on Liberty Island.

the Statue of Liberty

100

A famous type of baked good, often eaten for breakfast, that originated from Jewish immigrants in NYC.

a bagel

100

A common way to travel underground in NYC, known for its extensive network of lines.

the subway

100

Known for its historic African-American culture and jazz clubs, this neighborhood is in Upper Manhattan.

Harlem

100

A term used to describe the crowded urban environment in New York City, including the skyscrapers and long concrete sidewalks. 

'concrete jungle'

200

This park in Manhattan is famous for its large green spaces, zoo, and ice skating rink in winter.

Central Park

200

This thin-crust pizza style is named after the city itself.

New York-style pizza

200

Yellow vehicles that people often hail to get around the city.

taxis

200

This neighborhood in Lower Manhattan is famous for its large Chinese community and restaurants.

Chinatown

200

A nickname for NYC which includes the name of a fruit.

 'the big apple'?


The nickname "The Big Apple" originated in the 1920s in reference to the city's prominence in jazz music and horse racing!

300

The intersection known for its bright lights and Broadway theaters.

Times Square

300

A popular NYC dessert, often made with cream cheese, sugar, and a graham cracker crust.

cheesecake

300

This card is used to pay for subway and bus rides.

 a MetroCard

300

A fashionable neighborhood known for its artistic community and high-end boutiques.

SoHo

300

A nickname for NYC, referring to its constant activity and vibrant nightlife. 

The city that never sleeps'

400

This building was the tallest in the world when it was completed in 1931.

the Empire State Building

400

This quick meal, often sold from carts, is a sausage in a bun with various toppings.

a hot dog

400

This ferry connects Manhattan to Staten Island and offers views of the Statue of Liberty.

the Staten Island Ferry

400

This neighborhood is in the center of Manhattan, and includes places like Times Square and Grand Central Station.

Midtown

400

To wave down or signal for a taxi, a common practice in NYC.

to 'hail a cab'

500

A famous suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn.

the Brooklyn Bridge

500

What do you call a business that sells food outside around the city?

a food truck/food cart

500

A large central station in NYC known for its architecture and being a major transportation hub.

Grand Central Terminal

500

This area is famous for its Italian restaurants and street festivals.

Little Italy

500

Something that happens very quickly, reflecting the fast pace of life in NYC.


'in a New York minute'

Background: This idiom captures the sense of urgency and quick decision-making typical of New Yorkers.