Why is New York called the “Big Apple”? How did a World War II bomb become a Hollywood “Blockbuster”? And why do we say “OK” when there is no consensus on how to spell it?
Designed for Upper-Intermediate to Advanced learners (B2–C1), this book takes a “biographical” approach to the English language, tracing the evolution of iconic terms from their gritty historical origins to their modern global status.
Whether you are a student looking to master complex usage or a teacher seeking a didactic resource that bridges the gap between linguistics and culture, this book offers a multifaceted journey through the American lexicon.
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To the Student/9
To the Teacher/11
UNIT 1 BIG APPLE/13
UNIT 2 BLOCKBUSTER/29
UNIT 3 BURGER/42
UNIT 4 DEADLINE/56
UNIT 5 GADGET/66
UNIT 6 GOOGLE/80
UNIT 7 OK/96